Juliet Fish Nichols is the keeper of the light on Angel Island in the San Francisco Bay Area. Her foe? The fog. Day and night — summer, fall, winter, spring — she must keep the light shining and the fog bell ringing, no matter what. But what happens when there is a major earthquake? What happens when the bell breaks?
Inspired by the logs of a female lightkeeper who kept the light shining through the fog following the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, this adventurous story captures an important piece of American history. Author Caroline Arnold tells Nichols' story through log entries, capturing the day to day hardship of her work — and the shock of the earthquake and its impact. With luminous illustrations by Rachell Sumpter, this is a gorgeous tribute to the courage of these unknown heroes.
Recommended Age | 5 - 9 |
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Author | Caroline Arnold |
Illustrator | Rachell Sumpter |
ISBN | 1951836375 |
Publication Date | Apr 12, 2022 |
Publisher | Cameron Kids |
Language | English |