THE LONELY LIGHTHOUSE OF ELSTON-FRIGHT BY REECE CARTER

 Corpse, Flip and Ghost reunite in this great second instalment of Reece Carter’s Elson-Fright books. After ridding the town of three evil witches, the friends find themselves facing another threat. Dangerous winds are circling and bringing with them a great peril that can’t be ignored.

Flip, Corpse and Girl must seek the help of seafoam sprites that are reluctant to join in anything to do with light-keepers. An age-old feud between Flip’s family and the sprites stands between them like an impenetrable wall. Both sides are at fault but have never resolved the shock of betrayal. As a consequence, Elston-Fright is unprotected from the evil magic of the Poltergusts.

A seafoam sprite called Wing decides to break with tradition and help Corpse find a special something that will hopefully defeat the deadly menace. Can the three friends, with the help of an age-old enemy, overcome the powerful Poltergusts and perhaps find some answers to Corpse’s identity?

Reece Carter has given readers another rollicking ride through the world of Elston-Fright. The themes of friendship, collaboration, trust and forgiveness all come together as the backbone of this story. Middle grade readers will love this adventure. I especially enjoyed Simon Howe’s illustrations and seeing Girl’s face at last.

 For Ages: 8-12 years

Number of Pages: 352

Published: October 2023

Themes: Family, friendship, trust and forgiveness.

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