Miss Colfax's Light
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.
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- Author's Note
- Glossary
| Interest Level | Grade 1 - Grade 4 |
|---|---|
| Reading Level | Grade 2 |
| Copyright | 2016 |
| BISACS | JNF007120, JNF025200, JNF018050 |
| Genre | Nonfiction, Picture Books |
| Publisher | Cherry Lake Publishing |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 32 |
| Lexile | 760 |
| ISBN | 9781585369553 |
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| Title Format | Hardcover |
| Release Date | 2016-03-01 |
| Author | Aimee Bissonette |
| Illustrator | Eileen Ryan Ewen |
| Features | Author/Illustrator biography, Awards, Glossary of key words |
| Dewey | 386/.8550977291 |
| Graphics | Full-color illustrations |
| Dimensions | 11 x 9 |
| Guided Reading Level | P |
| ATOS Reading Level | 4.3 |
| Accelerated Reader® Quiz | 182261 |
| Accelerated Reader® Points | 0.5 |
- ILA 2017 Children's and Young Adults' Book Award - Primary Nonfiction
- 2017 Storytelling World Award - Honor Stories for Pre-Adolescent Listeners Category
Author: Aimee Bissonette
Author Aimée Bissonette was born in New Kensington, Pennsylvania, the sixth of seven children. Aimée earned her Bachelor’s degree from Colorado State University and her Law degree from the University of Minnesota Law School. She has worked as an occupational therapist, teacher, lawyer, and small business owner. She is the author of Miss Colfax’s Light. Learn more at her website: aimeebissonette.com. In addition to her books for children, Aimée has published a book for K-12 teachers and administrators on the legal issues associated with technology in the schools. She lives with her husband, family, and dogs in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Illustrator: Eileen Ryan Ewen
Illustrator Eileen Ryan Ewen was born into a family of artists who fostered her love of story- telling through pictures. She earned a BFA in Painting from Miami University (Ohio) and an MFA in Creative writing from the University of Missouri-St. Louis. She is also the illustrator of Miss Colfax’s Light (SBP, releasing March 2016). She lives in St. Louis with her family.