Review: Non-stop excitement + lots of atmosphere
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 08 31, 2011
I loved this book! I am particularly fond of books with Great Lakes backgrounds so this was an extra treat. Isle Royale is an island in Lake Superior and the book is just full of wonderful information on the dangers and beauties there. Set in the 1920s, Ian is the son of Clarence and Collene, the island's lightkeeper and his wife. He is a typical teenager, bored, restless, yet filled with life and enthusiasm -- especially for rock-climbing, jazz and Sally, the assistant lightkeeper's daughter.One night a stranger arrives at the lighthouse and the adventure begins. Jean LeBeck was once a great friend of both of Ian's parents, and was once in love with Collene, but now, embittered by his experiences in World War I, he has turned to rum-running.The book is a fun, fast, read full of phantoms, mysteries, old pirates and young adventure with a delicious feel for life on a Great Lake island and the life of lightkeepers. As I was reading the book it reminded me of my youth and some of the wonderful Disney-type adventure stories. Suitable for Young Adults but lots of fun for grown-ups, too.