When a terrifying horned beast steals the bulb filaments from the special lighthouse on Black Eel Rock, 12 year-old Jim is running out of time to find them before his secret world is uncovered.
Living with animals since he washed up on the shore of the island as a baby, Jim has learned to communicate with them all and considers them family. Maximus the millipede, Rafi the racoon, Oskar the orangutan and more, join forces with their human friend to find out who the thief was, why there’s a pirate ship heading their way and what they can do to get the magical lights back on – all before a brewing storm sends the island into chaos!
A tension-filled, swashbuckling adventure written with humour and heart by Anthony Burt, is superbly illustrated by Ciara Flood. His love of animals shines through, interspersed with facts about Jim and his beloved menagerie. This is a poignant story of friendship, family and finding out where you truly belong. ‘The Animal Lighthouse’ is a must-read for all.
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