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The Light Keeper by Sheila Baslaw, Karen Levine
Published by Second Story Press on October 1, 2024
Genres: Children's European Historical Fiction, Children's Values Books, Children's Science & Nature Books, Children's Literature
Pages: 32
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Shmuel is eager to help support his poor family, but no one in town is interested in hiring a ten-year-old boy. One day, the village installs new electric lamps, bringing light to their square and dazzling away the dark. Until a lamp breaks during a storm―and Shmuel is the only one who can fix it. Will Shmuel be able to conquer his fear of heights and bring light back to his town?
A gentle tale of bravery, empowerment and community, and the thrill of transformation.
The Light Keeper is a sweet and inspiring story about a young boy named Shmuel who lives in a small village. Shmuel wants to help his poor family, but finding work is tough for someone his age. When a new electric lamp in the village square gets damaged during a storm, Shmuel is the only one who can fix it. Even though he’s scared of heights, he bravely climbs up to repair the lamp and brings light back to the town.
This simple story highlights the strength of community and the excitement that comes with change. It’s also a wonderful reminder that we are capable of more than we realize, and that life can surprise us with sudden changes. Reading this book at this time was a great reminder for me that we should never give up, no matter how hard things may seem. The Light Keeper is a book that encourages everyone to keep pushing forward, no matter what challenges they face.
Reviewed by: Orsayor
