Taking lighthouse jaunts is a popular vacation for those who live around the Great Lakes. Depending on the area, you could visit a half dozen or more in a one-week trip or take a long weekend to visit two or three while taking in other sites. The determined traveler could see even more. Wes Oleszewski’s book Great Lakes Lighthouses – American & Canadian is the perfect companion to guide travelers on their way.
Author: Wes Oleszewski
Paperback – 8.5 x 5.5
Number of Pages: 202
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What readers say:
The author gives the status of the lights being either active, inactive, whether it is in ruins or on private property. He also states if there is a museum onsite. Keep in mind that this book was published in 1998 and not all information may be up-to-date. However, in the last five years my husband and I have used it as a guide, all of the information has been correct. We did confirm it though by doing an internet search for phone numbers of the places we wanted to visit if available, especially if there was a museum at the site.
Interspersed throughout Great Lakes Lighthouses are chapters on the history of the lakes themselves, lighthouse facts as well as shipwreck tales all told by an author who obviously has a love for the area. The book is of convenient trade paperback size and is easy to carry with you on your vacation. I highly recommend it as a guide for new and experienced lighthouse travelers alike.
This book brings to life true stories of actual Great Lakes shipwrecks, rescues and lighthouses through the eyes of Luke the Dane, captain of the GRIFFON, the first ship to disappear on the Great Lakes.
Illustrated by Susan Alby Meyer
Narrated by Luke The Dane
Hardcover – 8/12 x 11
Number of Pages: 32
Reading Level: Ages 9 to 12
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Frederick Stonehouse is a published author of children’s books.
The Captain and Harry, A Trembling “Tail” of Thieves is based on a breaking and entering at the Stoney Point Lighthouse. From the moment the thieves enter until the final swirl of smoke from the Captain’s cigar, the reader will love the antics of the ghosts of Captain Joesph Townshend and Harry, a very fat field mouse, that haunt the old restored lighthouse.
Illustrated by Susan Robinson
Paperback – 9.9 x 6.8
Number of Pages: 30
Reading Level: Ages 9 to 12
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What readers say:
Great fun reading for a 65 yr old dad, his 39 yr old son & 37 yr old daughter. When grandkids come, it will be fun for them also…I highly recommend this series for all readers.
I bought the book for myself after visiting Seul Choix Lighthouse and enjoyed the book immensely!! Jan follows the floor plan exactly and adds the history of the Captain and his antics. My grandsons (ages:2 & 3) asked me to read it to them one day. They have enjoyed this book so much that we read it every day. They never get tired of it. They enjoy the antics of Harry and the Captain. Love the illustrations. I highly recommend this book to any age that is interested in lighthouses or just want to read a good enjoyable book with their children or grandchildren. Well done!
