| Miss Colfax's Light Contributor(s): Bissonette, Aimee (Author), Ewen, Eileen Ryan (Illustrator), Ryan, Tamara (Narrated by) |
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ISBN: 1585369551 ISBN-13: 9781585369553 Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press OUR PRICE: $15.29 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: March 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Women - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - State & Local - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - 19th Century |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2015027640 |
| Lexile Measure: 760 |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 11.2" W x 9.2" (0.90 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1900-1919 - Chronological Period - 19th Century - Geographic Orientation - Michigan |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 182261 Reading Level: 4.3 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In 1861, at the age of 37, Harriet Colfax took on the job of lighthouse keeper for the Michigan City lighthouse off Lake Michigan. It was a bold and determined endeavor, especially since there were very few female lighthouse keepers in the country at that time. For 43 years, until the age of 80, Harriet kept her light burning, through storms, harsh winters, and changes in technology. This true story focuses on Harriet's commitment and determination to fulfilling her charge and living life on her own terms. Excerpts from her actual log are included. |