Elin's Island

by Cynthia L. Copeland

A coming-of-age story that takes place in 1941 on a tiny island off the coast of Maine. Thirteen-year-old Elin, daughter of a lighthouse keeper, plans to live on her island forever. When her mother becomes ill, Elin's left alone on the island to tend the light, but enemy submarines force Elin to choose between her loyalty to the light and her own safety.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0761325220
• ISBN13: 9780761325222
• Release Date: January 2003
• Publisher: Millbrook Press
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.7" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 10 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 8

Customer Reviews

A Great HIstorical Fiction Read

My daughter devours historical fiction novels, and this one is among her favorites. I read it with her and thoroughly enjoyed it as well. The story and characters draw you in from the first few pages, and we both learned a lot about the time period and lighthouse culture, a topic that we'd never really considered before but one that the author makes relevant, interesting, and exciting! I would recommend this book without hesitation to any young (or adult!) reader who is looking for a great historical fiction read! Five stars!