"Captain January" by Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards is a heartwarming tale about Captain January, a lighthouse keeper, and his bright daughter, Star Bright, living a simple life on Light Island. The story starts with their close relationship, showing how much they care for each other as the Captain returns from a hard day's work to their lighthouse home. People recognize that Star is wise beyond her years and learning about important topics such as religion and classic literature. But things get complicated when a stranger arrives, threatening to take Star away and revealing secrets about her past and family connections, hinting at themes of family connection, love, and potential loss.
Captain January
By Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards
When a stranger arrives to claim a radiant young girl raised by a weathered lighthouse keeper, their isolated world is threatened, revealing secrets of love, loss, and belonging.
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About the AuthorLaura Elizabeth Howe Richards was an American writer. She wrote more than 90 books including biographies, poetry, and several for children. One well-known children's poem is her literary nonsense verse Eletelephony.
Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards was an American writer. She wrote more than 90 books including biographies, poetry, and several for children. One well-known children's poem is her literary nonsense verse Eletelephony.
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