The Lighthouse Between Worlds
- Type: Books
- By: Melanie Crowder
- Age Category: Children
- Genre: Sci Fi/Fantasy/Horror
- Recommended by: Tom S.
- ISBN/UPC: 9781534405141 Check Catalog
Family, fantasy, and Fresnel lenses
Here’s a completely original fantasy for fans of old lighthouses.
Griffin lives with his dad in a remote lighthouse on the Oregon coast, where life is cozy and secure. In fact, things would be just about perfect if only Griffin’s mother hadn’t died a couple of years earlier. But things take a bad turn when Griffin’s father disappears into a parallel world during a bizarre lighthouse incident and the station is invaded by a team of commando scientists.
This basic plot device – modern kid living in the everyday world enters an alternative universe – recalls such classics as “The Chronicles of Narnia,” “The Dark is Rising," and “Inkheart.” Having a relatable starting point often makes for a story that’s more accessible than fantasy set entirely in an imaginary world. That’s the case here, because Griffin seems like an ordinary kid – except for his thoroughgoing knowledge of glassblowing.
Try reading this in the summertime when you’re visiting one of Michigan’s fantastic lighthouses.