It was Benjamin Postlethwaite's job all his long life to make sure the light shone brightly high up in the lighthouse on Puffin Island. Not once in all his years as the lighthouse keeper had he ever let his light go out. But sometimes even the brightest light on a lighthouse cannot save a ship.
This is a story of a life-changing friendship, a lost puffin, and a lonely artist. It's the story of an entire lifetime, and how one event can change a life forever.
From masterful storyteller, Michael Morpurgo, and world-class illustrator, Benji Davies, comes a magical new story. This truly beautiful tale will enchant readers of all ages. ( )

This lovely little book is about a small boy who is shipwrecked with his mother and other survivors and rescued by a lone lighthouse keeper on Puffin Island in the Isles of Scilly (this is clearly based on the Round Island lighthouse, off the north east coast of Tresco; the real Puffin Island off Tresco is little more than a rock). He is drawn to the islands and the puffins and to the keeper, and returns when he grows up and lives there. This is a lovely heart warming tale with some beautiful pictures. ( )

I'm so glad to have a new book by Michael Morpurgo! This one was great! It felt so real. I was so happy to watch these characters learn and grow together. Thank you, Mr Morpurgo! ( )

Lovely in every way: layout, story, and illustrations. The jacket is illustrated back and front, and under the jacket is a different illustration back and front, such a nice touch. Mr. Morpurgo's words are spare and perfect. Mr. Davies' illustrations complement the story emotionally. I was excited to research the Isles of Scilly off the Cornwall coast and would love to visit them one day. Wonderful for both children and adults. ( )