Abbie was afraid.
She had never had to keep the lights burning by herself. But many
lives depended on the lighthouse, and Papa was depending on Abbie. This
is the exciting true story of Abbie Burgess, who in 1856 single-handedly
kept the lighthouse lamps lit during a tremendous storm off the coast of
Maine.
The Roops have done an excellent job of putting a fascinating tale into
simple language. . . . Hanson's lovely watercolors evoke the mood and
are far and away superior to what appears in many
easy-to-reads.--starred, Booklist