Keep the Lights Burning, Abbie (1st Avenue) by Connie Roop, Peter Geiger Roop, Peter E. Hanson
Reading level: Ages 4-8

Keep the Lights Burning, Abbie tells the story of a young girl left in charge of keeping the lighthouse lights burning. She was left in charge by her father who had to leave to get much needed supplies and medicine for the mother who was ill. A sudden storm that lasted four weeks prevented her father from returning.

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Abbie and her sisters cared for their ill mother and Abbie kept the lights burning so the ships would be safe.

Abbie's character is developed well. When reading this book you will see that Abbie is a strong brave young girl who does not want to let her family, especially her father, down. The theme in the book is bravery and strength. Abbie had to be brave to keep the lights lit. She needed the strength to overcome her fears and to live up to her father's expectations.

The book is illustrated with beautiful watercolors that set the mood of the story. A great book for an early (not beginning) reader.