About This Book
"The Lighthouse between the Worlds" is a thrilling portal fantasy adventure for middle-grade readers, suitable for ages 8-12, and a read-aloud for younger children (4-7) with parental guidance. It follows Griffin, whose seemingly ordinary life with his lighthouse keeper father is upended when he discovers their lighthouse is a portal to other dimensions. When his father is pulled into one of these dangerous worlds by a fearsome enemy, Griffin must bravely embark on a quest to find him, armed only with his parents' mysterious notes. The book explores themes of family love, courage, self-reliance, and the burden of secrets, all wrapped in a fast-paced, suspenseful narrative. Parents should be aware of scenes of peril and the central theme of parental separation, which drives Griffin's journey.
What Parents Should Know
Discussion Prompts
1
How does Griffin change from the beginning of the story to the end?
2
What does bravery mean to Griffin in this book, and how does he show it?
3
If you discovered a portal in your home, would you go through it? Why or why not?
4
How do family secrets affect Griffin, and how does he deal with them?
5
What responsibilities does Griffin take on when his father is gone, and how does he handle them?
