Although this story is set during the 1940’s, I think parallels can be drawn between then and now as today, we see the largest number of refugees than ever before and still too little is being done to help these people. And then she finds a strange coded note which seems to link Sukie to Devon, and to something dark and impossibly dangerous. This asymmetric character structure gives the story room to delve into the deep-rooted prejudices often faced by refugees, as seen through the eyes of open-minded children. This book is about a brother and sister, Cliff and Olive, who are evacuated from London to Budmouth Point during the Second World War. The story serves as a poignant and timely reminder that understanding, respect and compassion can defeat prejudice and bigotry.

The main theme of Letters from the Lighthouse is the importance of family, friendship, and loyalty in the face of adversity. The display lettering is available in upper and lowercase with symbols and numbers to match so you can spell out your own topic or title. Carroll has written wonderful characters, a realistic plot where the kids can make significant contributions to the war effort without it being unrealistic, and added just enough of the hard stuff so as not to negate the horror of war or overburden kids with it either.Their father has been killed, their mother appears to be sinking under her grief and their older sister has gone missing after a bombing raid.

If you haven't read any Carroll books before then you need to add them all to your reading list right now. She let Esther stay at her house because she was sympathetic towards this child who had been through some very difficult experiences.After months of air raid bombings in London, Olive and Cliff are evacuated to the Devon coast for their safety.