Letters from the Lighthouse: 'THE QUEEN OF HISTORICAL FICTION' Guardian
Emma Carroll
Subjects
- History Time - blasts from the past
- Friends & Family - tears and laughter, and happy ever after
- Action Adventures - chills, thrills and plenty of spills
Average rating
After months of bombing raids in London, twelve-year-old Olive Bradshaw and her little brother Cliff are evacuated to the Devon coast. Desperate to be helpful, Olive becomes his post-girl, carrying secret messages (as she likes to think of the letters) to the villagers.
Reviews
I didn't find it very good near to beginning but rest of the book was alright
Anonymous 08.10.2017
Star Reviewer
I was hooked after reading the first chapter and I just couldn't stop reading! My favourite character was Olive because she is caring and protective for her brother. My second - favourite character is Esther because, although she is mean, she has a reason to behave in this way and I like that in the end, she tells Olive her past and she changes. I wouldn't recommend this book for young children; probably 10+ as there is the war side of this story. All in all, this is a great read!
Ringmaster Jupiter Bookmark 11.01.2024
I thought it really makes you want to read more. I really recommend it. I JUST LOVE IT!
Anonymous 04.12.2023
Amazing! I absolutely loved it, I couldn't stop reading it. Such an amazing author I've read 2 of her books (Letters from the lighthouse and The Tale of Truthwater Lake)
Director June Borneo 23.09.2023
really interesting and informative about life in WW2
King Dragon Menace 29.08.2023
I read this as it's on my school reading list and I really enjoyed it.
King Quicksand Shortbread 29.08.2023
It was a really good book. It had mystery, danger, excitement and emotion. great read
Doctor Ariel Remmington 24.08.2023
It was an interesting book. I liked the character Olive the most. I liked the book because it was cool how they lived in a lighthouse. I would recommend this book to others.
Dona Ursula Sunshine 03.08.2023
I really like this book because you feel like you’re in the moment and that it is about history and also friendship!
Professor Tulip Archway 21.07.2023
A perfect mix of fiction and facts, this book will stay in your heart forever.
Officer Kangaroo Gooseberry 15.07.2023
This book is all about a young girl who has to solve the mystery of Queenie and her sister, Sukie whilst fleeing the second world war with her brother Cliff. The book in three words: Thrilling, heartfelt, love.
Dame Beryl Toothpaste 08.07.2023
i liked olive. i would recommend this to someone who likes would war 2
Anonymous 18.09.2022
About war
Anonymous 20.08.2022
I liked the code breaking in this book because it read out a secret message which was really important. I enjoyed this book a lot, especially how the main character always thought of her brother and her sister.
Madam Blossom Bluebird 06.08.2022
My favourite character being olive I simply LOVE this book
Master Pudsey Custard 02.08.2022
Best book ever!?
Professor Boadicea Dalmatian 01.08.2022
A bomb are terrible a chance encounter,her mothers coat just sad.
Doctor Blossom Teacup 01.08.2022
I loved this book as it taught me things about World War 2 but it also had a good storyline. My favourite character was Cliff as he is a bit like my little brother.
Countess Tulip Mouse 26.07.2022
I liked Olive best as she persevered through the war without Sukie which meant she had to look after everyone while she was gone. It interested me because I like sad books and this one was quite sad so I would recommend it to someone who can cope with sadness.
Coach Tulip Peninsula 20.07.2022
It was emotionally written I would recommend it to anyone between the ages of six and fifteen
Director June Rubber-duck 19.07.2022