Plot Summary

The Light at Tern Rock

Julia L. Sauer
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The Light at Tern Rock

Fiction | Novella | Middle Grade | Published in 1941

Book Brief

Julia L. Sauer

The Light at Tern Rock

Fiction | Novella | Middle Grade | Published in 1941
Book Details
Pages

64

Format

Novella • Fiction

Setting

New England • 1950s

Publication Year

1941

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

820L

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Super Short Summary

In Julia L. Sauer’s The Light at Tern Rock, eleven-year-old Ronnie and his aunt, Martha Morse, agree to care for a lighthouse during its keeper's two-week vacation. Promised a return to the mainland by Christmas, they are left stranded for the holiday when the keeper fails to return, leading to an exploration of responsibility, empathy, and the true meaning of Christmas.

Contemplative

Heartwarming

Nostalgic

Serene

Reviews & Readership

4.2

2,265 ratings

64%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Light at Tern Rock by Julia L. Sauer is lauded for its evocative descriptions and engaging moral dilemmas. The narrative's strong sense of place and character depth captivates readers, though some find its pacing slow for a children's book. Overall, it's a thought-provoking read that balances adventure with introspection.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Light at Tern Rock?

A reader who would enjoy The Light at Tern Rock by Julia L. Sauer likely appreciates heartwarming, character-driven stories with settings in remote, natural landscapes. Fans of Sarah, Plain and Tall by Patricia MacLachlan or The Yearling by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings would find this book appealing.

4.2

2,265 ratings

64%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

64

Format

Novella • Fiction

Setting

New England • 1950s

Publication Year

1941

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

820L

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