The Light at Tern Rock (Puffin Newbery Library) (Paperback)

~ (Author), George Schreiber (Illustrator) "WHY Mrs Morse what boy wouldn't relish a holiday in a lighthouse?..." (more)
Key Phrases: Aunt Marthy, Martha Morse, Byron Flagg (more...)

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Product Description

Ronnie and his aunt are tending the Tern Rock lighthouse while the keeper takes a vacation. Ronnie loves living in the lighthouse, and looks forward to telling his family about it at Christmas. But the days go by, and the lighthouse keeper doesn't return to take them home . . . A Newbery Honor Book.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: Puffin Books (April 1, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0140368574
• ISBN-13: 978-0140368574
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 5.2 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #74,756 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The True Meaning of Christmas, December 4, 2000

By A Customer

"The Light at Tern Rock" is an excellent book to read to your class or have your class read as a trade book during the holiday season. It teaches students to think of others at this time of year and not to always concentrate on themselves. It is suitable for third through fifth graders. It also gives the reader the feeling for living in a lighthouse and what life was like for these people living in desolation. It is an excellent history lesson along with a strong moral lesson. You never tire of the words year after year.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Genuine And Touching Story, June 15, 2004

A Kid's Review

This book tells the story of Ronnie and his aunt Martha Morse. The two are tending the lighthouse as volunteers so the official lighthouse tender can spend time with his daughter. They must take care of the Tern Rock Light until December 15. They must dust, clean, and take care of it. But the fifteenth of December comes, and no one is there to pick the two up. Will they have to spend Christmas in an isolated and remote lighthouse?
In this wonderful book, Ronnie and his aunt learn that Christmas is beautiful anywhere, and the importance of a promise.
This 1952 Newbery Honor Book is for ages 6-13.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars the light at turn rock by amy m., December 16, 2005

A Kid's Review

This is such a great book for young readers because the detail on every page is exalent.Though in parts of the book it can get confusing but if you try to stick with it you will get it a whole lot better.Believe me this comes from my own experience!!!!!!I would definately recomend this book because dont let its looks diceve you, it may be short but its filled with lots of information!