Featherlight

Description

When the lighthouse no longer shines, what else has the power to guide you to shore? Deryn's father is the lighthouse keeper on Featherstone Island, keeping the lantern lit to protect passing boats from the treacherous rocky coastline. But when an emergency arises and her parents have to travel to the mainland for help, Deryn is left alone to keep watch over the lighthouse, and she finds herself in a terrible situation when the lamp runs out of oil during a wild storm. With a fishing boat in peril on the sea, and time running out to rescue those on board, Deryn seeks help from an unusual source. Will she be able to keep the lantern lit through the dark, dangerous night? Peter Bunzl, the award-winning author of the Cogheart series, stirs up magic, myth and history in his truly captivating Barrington Stoke debut.

Peter Bunzl is an author, filmmaker and animator. Having studied at art and film school, Peter had a succesful animation career before becoming a children's writer. His quirky tales of indiviuality, family and humanity, including the bestselling Cogheart series, have won many awards. Peter lives in North London with his partner.

"A beautiful weaving of myth, magic and history, an absolute joy to read" -- Sophie Anderson "A beautiful story of bravery and hope ... Gorgeous!" -- Lisa Thompson "Absolutely loved this gem of a story" -- Andy Shepherd "A gorgeous, heartfelt, hopeful story" -- Emma Carroll "A stunning and atmospheric tale from a master storyteller" -- Lancashire Evening Post