The Hammerhead Light

Reissue of a novel for older children, first published 1976. To the people of Snapper Bay, the Hammerhead Light is more than just a lighthouse. Twelve-year-old Tessa has grown up in the shadow of the lighthouse and has formed a strong bond with the old lighthouse keeper, Axel. Their lives are changed by their fight to save the lighthouse from townsfolk who think it is too old and rickety to be safe. Award-winning author has previously written many novels for children including 'Storm Boy' and 'River Murray Mary'.