The Eagle (Lighthouse Family) (Paperback)

~ (Author), Preston McDaniels (Illustrator) "On a cliff far above the blue waters of the ocean there stood a solitary lighthouse, and in this lighthouse lived a family..." (more)
Key Phrases: fairy ring

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 2-4–This third installment in the series features Pandora, the cat who has been the keeper of the lighthouse for many years; Seabold, a canine sailor; and three mouse orphans, Whistler, Lila, and Tiny. Seabold teaches Whistler and Lila how to use his compass so they can explore the autumn woods. Lila looks for fairy rings, and Whistler looks for bugs. When he misplaces the instrument and the two mice lose their way, they are rescued by a wise eagle. Graphite drawings expand on the nostalgic, quaint tone of the text and capture the charming characters' expressions. This book is similar in mood, voice, and quality to Joanna Hurwitz's "Park Pals Adventure" series (SeaStar). A solid early chapter book that is suitable for most collections.–Debbie Stewart Hoskins, Grand Rapids Public Library, MI
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In a lighthouse by the ocean, Seabold, a dog, and Pandora, a cat, raise three little mice children, Whistler, Lila, and Tiny. When Whistler and Lila venture into the forest one day, they find mossy logs and a fairy ring of mushrooms, but they lose their way and their compass. Help comes in the surprising form of a gentlemanly eagle that returns their compass, takes them to his treetop nest, and returns them to the lighthouse just in time for lunch. With at least one ink drawing on every double-page spread and two-page illustrations introducing each chapter, the graceful artwork helps define both settings and characters. The details in both the story and the illustrations make the tale more involving and endearing. The little mice are self-reliant, their parents are sensible, and even their natural predator becomes a trusted family friend. The third volume in the Lighthouse Family series, this short chapter book will appeal to children who like their fantasy stories on the cozy side. Carolyn Phelan
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: Aladdin (September 27, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 068986311X
• ISBN-13: 978-0689863110
• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 5.1 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #203,471 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Story about getting lost!, November 15, 2008

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This series is a wonderful treasure to share with your children. Read the first one first, The Storm. It introduces you to the characters and develops the story line. After that, the rest can be read out of order and they will still make sense. There are 5 books, I believe in the series.

This book in particular is really good because the mice children get lost and the eagle helps them get back. It is a good book to help you talk to your children about getting lost and what to do. It isn't too scary for young children, but it does help them understand what it means to be scared when if they were to get lost.

I highly recommend this book!!