Ruby and Captain Vega get a short letter from a lighthouse keeper named Halvor. They fly the Skylark balloon over new open water. The breeze dies, but they read the birds and find a higher wind. On Puffin Island, Halvor climbs aboard. From above, he sees his lighthouse like a tiny white chess piece. He laughs and cries. At dusk, Ruby glues a new lighthouse stamp in the journal, and Post sleeps on
This is a Level 10 book on Jungle Island: 18-page stories with irregular verbs and connectors. It is a book to read together; audio narration is not included at the moment. In the app your child can read it, record their own voice and take a short quiz — earning up to three stars for their crow.
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Questions about The Lighthouse Keeper's Wish
Is "The Lighthouse Keeper's Wish" free to read?
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What reading level is "The Lighthouse Keeper's Wish"?
It is a Level 10 book on Jungle Island in the Class Readers Reading Sky: 18-page stories with irregular verbs and connectors.
Does "The Lighthouse Keeper's Wish" include narration?
This book does not include audio narration at the moment. Read it together in the app, record your own reading and try the quiz.
What age is "The Lighthouse Keeper's Wish" for?
Level 10 books suit children who are reading longer stories, usually around ages 7–10, including children learning English as a second language. Choose by reading ability rather than age.
