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.
Author's Note, Full-Color Illustrations, Further Reading, Websites; Ages: 7-10
Author: Peter & Connie Roop
Illustrator: Peter E. Hanson
Published: July 1, 1987
Details: Paperback, 6 x 0.2 x 8.5 inches, 40 Pages
