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
We weren't supposed to be going to the pictures that night. We weren't even meant to be outside, not in a blackout, and definitely not when German bombs had been falling on London all month like pennies from a jar. February, 1941. After months of bombing raids in London, twelve-year-old Olive Bradshaw and her little brother Cliff are evacuated to the Devon coast. The only person with two spare beds is Mr Ephraim, the local lighthouse keeper. But he's not used to company and he certainly doesn't want any evacuees. Desperate to be helpful, Olive becomes his post-girl, carrying secret messages (as she likes to think of the letters) to the villagers. But Olive has a secret of her own. Her older sister Sukie went missing in an air raid, and she's desperate to discover what happened to her. And then she finds a strange coded note which seems to link Sukie to Devon, and to something dark and impossibly dangerous.
Reviews
I didn't find it very good near to beginning but rest of the book was alright
Anonymous 08.10.2017
Star Reviewer
This book is one of mystery and hope with the twist at the end of the river. When Olive and her brother Cliff are sent to live with a young lady, who is supposed to be their sister’s penpal, when they find a strange note in code. After they are moved to live up in the village lighthouse they realise that their sister’s disappearance might be connected to the young lighthouse keeper.
Princess Diamond Legend 28.08.2024
I would definitely recommend this book to all book lovers who love mystery and adventure type books. My favourite character is Olive/Oliver. She is determined, brave and smart. It is entertaining and engaging and genuinely magical! Happy Reading!
Coach Pixie Fascination 19.08.2024
I definitely recommend it to everyone else who love reading. My favourite character, personally, is Olive.
Coach Pixie Fascination 19.08.2024
Suky goes missing and cliff and olive have to find her . It is WW2 and they are sent to the coast. They are in a house with Qeene which olive thinks is sukes penpal . So after cliff and olive go to hefon a lighthouse keeper which was really suke's penpal. Back in london they went to a movie then an air raid happens and suke traided a note with a weird man.
Princess Agnetha Submarine 20.07.2024
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Professor Gloriana Vesuvius 19.07.2024
I love this book because it's funny, interesting and I really learnt a lot. My favorite character is Oliver because she was brave smart and she also protected her brother. My second favorite character is Esther because even though she was mean she had a good heart and was only mean because she couldn't find her dad . I would recommend the book for 10+because it is a great book and I would love to read it again!
Nurse Jewel Scratchings 29.06.2024
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
