Grace Darling, Heroine of the Farne Islands

"Grace Darling, Heroine of the Farne Islands" by Marianne Farningham is a tale from the past that shines a light on the life of Grace Darling, the daughter of a lighthouse keeper who became famous for her bravery in rescuing people from a shipwreck near the Farne Islands. The writer asks important questions about what women were expected to do back then and shows how Grace challenged those ideas with her actions. Growing up in a lighthouse surrounded by the sea made her strong and compassionate. The story paints a picture of what life was like in a lighthouse while also sharing stories of other impressive women. With that in the background, the story leads up to a stormy night when Grace showed incredible courage and helped save lives, proving that being selfless and doing your duty are traits for all people to have and can make for big change.