Rilla of the Lighthouse

"Rilla of the Lighthouse" by Grace May North is a heartwarming story set on Windy Island, where a young and lively girl named Rilla resides with her grandfather, Captain Ezra Bassett, the lighthouse keeper. As Rilla and her loyal dog, Shags, wander along the beach, Rilla's discovery of a mysterious box washed ashore sparks a series of adventures, unveiling secrets and testing familial bonds. The loving relationship between Rilla and her grandfather is shown, as he worries about her future. These early events foreshadow the arrival of a city boy, Gene, who soon shares in Rilla's escapades. The book explores themes of discovery, family connections, and youthful innocence, capturing the essence of a young girl's exploration and growing up in a lighthouse keeper's world.