![]() ![]() Great Lakes maritime history, the topics of teamwork, dogs as mascots, and the research that supports the book are topics connected to the book. She is a retired school and public librarian who enjoys sharing the true story of Sport's life. Research for the book has allowed her to tailor presentations to all ages, from preschoolers to adult groups. Sport was a valued companion to his crew and a recognizable mascot on Lake Michigan.Ĭameron has presented Sport's story at schools, libraries and historical sites. The book highlights some of Sport's adventures, including helping the crew, being lost in Chicago, and a trip on a Great Lakes passenger ship. Lighthouse Service Tender Hyacinth from 1914-1926. Sport is the true story of a Newfoundland-Retriever who lived on the U.S. “Worldbuilding is vivid, from Caligo’s library, with bear-sized batlike creatures that convey visitors to the multistoried stacks, to Maris, where the inhabitants live on docks suspended above the sea…An effective and exciting conclusion.Pamela Cameron, Kalamazoo Michigan, is the author of Sport Ship Dog of the Great Lakes. “Best enjoyed directly after finishing its predecessor, this title will delight readers who yearn for escape, new worlds, and powerful main characters.” Navigating magical worlds of mist, water, vines, and fire in search of an answer, the two friends will have to discover their own gifts before they can save not only themselves but the worlds-every single one of them. Unless Griffin and Fi can find a way to stop these would-be conquerors, everything they hold dear will be lost. Connected by the lighthouse that acts as a portal, each world harbors a unique kind of magic that the greedy rulers of Somni are determined to capture for themselves. There is more than just one world-and all of them are in grave danger.Īfter a narrow escape from the battle-torn world of Somni, Griffin and his fierce, newfound ally Fi find themselves at the center of a war that threatens not only the people of Earth, but those of other worlds entirely. Series: Lighthouse Keepers Series, Book 2 With sharp world building and constant action, Crowder has wrought an auspicious start to what will clearly be a fascinating series.” “Readers fascinated by the idea of other worlds will be hooked by this adventure, which, complete with a missing scientist parent, is similar to A Wrinkle in Time. “Each world is distinctly magical-including one with literal dream clouds, one where flora and humans are deeply interwoven, one with the unique ability to create glass wonders-and Crowder uses vivid sensory descriptions as well as striking metaphors to make the worlds come alive in novel ways.” Armed only with a book of mysterious notes from his parents, Griffin is determined to find his dad, no matter what dangers lurk on the other side of the portal. With his father gone, nobody from the Society is giving Griffin any answers, so he’s on his own. He never imagined that his lighthouse contains a portal to strange and dangerous worlds, or that a Society of Lighthouse Keepers exists to protect the Earth from a fearsome enemy invasion.īut then Griffin’s dad is pulled through the lens of the lighthouse into one of those other worlds. Which is why, when a group of oddly dressed strangers suddenly appears, Griffin begins to see just how many secrets his father has been keeping. There are hardly ever any visitors, but they like it that way. Griffin and his father tend to their lighthouse on the craggy coast of Oregon with the same careful routine each day. Published by Atheneum Books for Young Readers ![]() ![]() Series: Lighthouse Keepers Series, Book 1 The Lighthouse between the Worlds: Educators Guide (PDF)Ī Way between Worlds: Educators Guide (PDF) What more do we need to know in engaging with children and literature than listen, ask, and trust? While author and educator Melanie Crowder, has created two brilliant, creative Educator Guides rich in STEM, Arts, Language Arts, History, and more, the above quote is a teaching tool all onto itself. And finally, Trust.” -Melanie Crowder, A Way between Worlds Looking for this book during lockdown? It is available as an e-book in select libraries, Kindle edition, and is shipping from many independents. THE LIGHTHOUSE KEEPER SERIES: EDUCATOR GUIDESīest Users:Public Librarians, Booksellers, Book Clubs, Home Learning ![]()
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