The Girls of Lighthouse Lane #3 : Lizabeth's Story (Girls of Lighthouse Lane)

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Summary: Another good book from the Girls of Lighthouse Lane series.
Review: Lizabeth Merchant's father is a banker, and her family is among the wealthiest in the small town of Cape Light, Massachusetts, in 1906. Lizabeth often resents her younger sister, Tracy, who is just four years old. Especially now that Lizabeth is preparing to enter the contest to be queen of the anual Strawberry Festival, and Tracy is constantly pestering Lizabeth and begging her to play with her. But then scarlet fever comes to Cape Light, and Tracy becomes very sick. Now Lizabeth must choose between staying with her sick sister, and being able to participate in the contest.

This book was another charming story from the Girls of Lighthouse Lane series, and had a good message about the importance of family. Young girls who enjoy historical fiction will most likely enjoy this book.

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Summary: Enchanting New Book for Middle Readers
Review: The year is 1906, and thirteen-year-old Lizabeth Merchant is the richest girl in all of Cape Light, Massachusetts. Her Father, the banker, has provided well for his family, giving them a large home filled with obedient servants, and anything their heart desires. Even with all this, Lizabeth sometimes feels aggravated towards her younger sister, four-year-old Tracy, and resents her existence. After all, the Strawberry Festival is quickly approaching, and Lizabeth is too busy getting ready for the Strawberry Queen pageant to have to deal with Tracy's constant pestering. But when a scarlet fever outbreak hits Cape Light, and little Tracy is stricken with it, Lizabeth must decide what is more important: staying by Tracy's bedside, or competing for the title of Strawberry Queen at the festival.

In this new book in the GIRLS OF LIGHTHOUSE LANE book series, we are treated to the point-of-view of Lizabeth. Lizabeth is an enchanting character, who, even though a tad spoiled, can be caring and loving towards her friends and family. Containing a wonderful message that you should be grateful for what you have while you have it, this is sure to be a hit with all.

Erika Sorocco
Book Review Columnist for The Community Bugle Newspaper