Here I saw yet another side to WW2 – the role of the lighthouse keeper during the war was fascinating.

I’ve read a lot of books set during the wartime but am still constantly discovering things anew. The wisps of myth created an ever present mist of magic over the whole story and added another dimension to the surreality of war. The characters were intricately created and the plot unfolded in ways I never imagined. If your a follower of my blog you probably already know how much I love a period set novel and this one was no exception! Absolutely incredible well written, atmospheric, compelling and sensitive. An exciting mix of secret tunnels and military adventure with myth and folklore alongside love, friendship, family and a great deal of bravery. While out on the hillside, the ancient Daughters of Stone stand strong, weaving their magic into her life forever. Her Dad is the keeper of the lighthouse that Pet has lived in all her life, but when things go horribly wrong for her family, it is Petra who must fight to keep the Lighthouse safe. Set on the south coast of England during WW2, Our Castle by the Sea follows the story of 12-year-old Petra as her life is turned upside down by the war. I haven’t read a 9-12 book as good as this in a while – I literally could not put it down! First-of, I’ve recently read Our Castle by the Sea written by Lucy Strange (author of The Secret of Nightingale Wood) and shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize.

Our castle by the sea by lucy strange