Pat the Lighthouse Boy by Evelyn Everett-Green
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| Author | Everett-Green, Evelyn, 1856-1932 |
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| Title | Pat the Lighthouse Boy |
| Note | Reading ease score: 84.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Pat the Lighthouse Boy" by Evelyn Everett-Green is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story follows a frail little boy named Pat, who is recovering from an illness while living in the solitary surroundings of the Lone Rock Lighthouse with his parents. The narrative delves into themes of adventure, friendship, and the wonders of the sea as Pat navigates his new environment, learns about the mysteries of the lighthouse, and befriends the taciturn keeper's assistant, Jim. The opening of the novel introduces Pat's new life in the lighthouse after his family's move from a polluted fishing town, aimed at restoring his health. As he slowly recovers, Pat marvels at the vast sea, the loneliness of the lighthouse, and the tasks associated with maintaining the light that guides ships. His initial explorations lead him to Jim, described as "Surly Jim," a character with a troubled past who begins to open up to Pat after their bond deepens. Together, they explore the intricacies of lighthouse life and develop a unique friendship, characterized by mutual curiosity and learning. The stage is set for both Pat's adventures and Jim's potential transformation through the child's innocent influence. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Boys -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Rescues -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Lighthouses -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 63182 |
| Release Date | Sep 11, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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