A Light in the Storm
Overview & Summary
Written as the diary of fifteen-year-old Amelia Martin, a Rhode Island lighthouse keeper's daughter, this Dear America installment follows Amelia through the first year of the Civil War as she takes on responsibility for tending the light herself, while her own sympathies for the Union clash with her father's Confederate loyalties. Karen Hesse's novel is loosely based on the real story of Ida Lewis, a celebrated 19th-century lighthouse keeper.
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Who This Book Is For
A great pick for Middle school students (Grades 6–8) studying History and Humanities. Helps students connect historical events with real human stories and broader perspectives.
Why CE Recommends This Book
Selected for Academic Enrichment & Readiness. Pushing slightly beyond standard classroom expectations, this title widens vocabulary, supports steady Lexile growth, and builds the academic rigor needed for advanced middle and high school courses.
