The Lighthouse Family: the Storm

Brief Description: This first book in a new series introduces Pandora, a cat who lives in a lighthouse, and an old seadog named Seabold, blown into Pandora's life by a violent storm. Seabold's not sure that he's ready to live on land, but when three orphan mice who desperately need someone to take care of them arrive, the two loners realize they have all the ingredients for adventure with their new "family." Illustrations. Review Quotes: "Publishers Weekly" It's smooth sailing for Rylant's sweet, sea-inspired tale...(which) will keep young readers turning the pages-and on the lookout for future titles in the series. Publisher Marketing: Life with just the sea can be lonely. Just ask Pandora or Seabold. They've lived most of their lives with the sea, and they're quite used to being alone. Or they were. But one extraordinary day, the same sea that brought Pandora and Seabold together gave them the ingredients for an adventure that neither of them had considered before -- an adventure called "family." Written by Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant in her exceptionally soothing prose, and featuring the tender yet striking illustrations of Preston McDaniels, "The Lighthouse Family: The Storm" is a thoughtful and reassuring reminder of what it means to be part of a family, one destined to become part of "your" family for years to come. Review Citations:

Kirkus Review - Children 08/01/2002 pg. 1141 (EAN 9780689848803, Hardcover)

Publishers Weekly 08/26/2002 pg. 69 (EAN 9780689848803, Hardcover) - *Starred Review

School Library Journal 11/01/2002 pg. 134 (EAN 9780689848803, Hardcover)

Booklist 11/15/2002 pg. 612 (EAN 9780689848803, Hardcover)

Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2002 pg. 72 (EAN 9780689848803, Hardcover)

Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2003 pg. 72 (EAN 9780689848803, Hardcover)

Contributor Bio:  Rylant, Cynthia Cynthia Rylant's gift for conveying the enchantment and beauty to be found in everyday life is seen in such award-winning books as Missing May, winner of the Newbery Medal; A Fine White Dust, a Newbery Honor Book; and The Relatives Came and When I Was Young in the Mountains, both Caldecott Honor Books. Books she's written and illustrated include the much-beloved Dog Heaven and Cat Heaven. Cynthia Rylant grew up in West Virginia. She now lives in the Pacific Northwest. Contributor Bio:  McDaniels, Preston Preston McDaniels is the illustrator of the Phineas L. MacGuire series and Cynthia Rylant's Lighthouse Family series. He lives in Aurora, Nebraska.