Children of the Lighthouse
1924
Children of the Lighthouse, published in 1924 by Nora Archibald Smith, is a children's novel set on a small island in San Francisco Bay. The story follows siblings Lesley and Ronald McLean as they explore their isolated world, filled with animals and their friend Stumpy, an old sailor who shares adventurous tales. The book captures themes of childhood innocence, discovery, and the joys of nature and companionship, reflecting the simple pleasures of growing up in a secluded environment.
