Description
When Second World War bombs start falling, twelve-year-old Eilidh Flett is evacuated to a place she''s never heard of, to live with family she''s never met. Stuck on a remote Orkney island, Eilidh''s aunt gives her just two rules: don''t touch anything that washes up on the shore, and never ever enter the island''s lighthouse.
But this seemingly dull island is full of surprises. With the help of a ghostly new friend, Eilidh begins to unravel the lighthouse''s mysteries: long-kept family secrets, a hidden order of Nightkeepers, and a darkly dangerous magic that could change the world as she knows it.
Does Eilidh have what it takes to become a Nightkeeper''s Apprentice?
This enthralling upper middle grade mystery explores destiny, loss and hope. Jude Reid''s lyrical debut children''s novel is inspired by the wild places and magical folklore of Scotland.