Legends and Lore - (Spirits of Cape Hatteras Island) 2nd Edition by Jeanette Gray Finnegan Jr (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>The unusual history continues. So many developments would not have matured had it not been for the opportunities that Hatteras Island afforded. This second in the series "Legends and Lore', allows the children to uncover facts and personalities who furthered the nation from this island. It also introduces the reader to our neighbor, the sea.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>Living in the shadow of the mighty Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, miles from the village, Ellie, Luke and Blake exist in a world of spirits, mystical wolves, and stories told by their grandfather, the keeper of the lighthouse. In this five-volume series, the three children of the Jennette family travel back in time to discover the origin of their ancestors and the events that shaped the civilization of Cape Hatteras Island. Throughout the series, islanders live as they did when only an occasional mail boat kept them connected to the rest of the world: before a bridge linked the island to the mainland, before paved roads, electric lights, running water, before the government became involved in managing the land, and before tourists flocked to the area during the summer season. Isolated from others, they created a life of comfort and community, one that is long lost. In each subsequent volume, the Lighthouse Kids meet the people and experience the events that gradually transformed Cape Hatteras Island to the popular resort area it is today.</p><p>In <em>Legacy and Lore, </em> Ellie, Luke and Blake continue their adventures on the island. Through the special powers gifted to them by the chief of the Croatoan Indians and their shauman, Powwaw, the trio encounters the sea god Poseidon who introduces them to their underwater neighbors. Poseidon gives them three dolphin to help the kids explore the vast Atlantic Ocean. Just as their wolves are land-based guardians, the dolphin protect the three from ocean predators and other dangers of the sea. Luke gets a horse, Pegasus, allowing the children to widen their adventures to places away from the lighthouse compound. With this new mode of transportation the children discover the dense woods and an abandoned mansion where they find relics of pirates from long ago.</p><p>Also in this volume, the tales of former exploits of those who honed their inventions are related here. Marconi, the SOS that could have saved the Titanic, the trials and triumphs of Billy Mitchell, and the struggle to project the first sound across the ocean.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>1. It was refreshing to learn the make-up of the creatures of the sea. I also loved when the grandfather teaches the stars to his grandchildren. It made me want to do the same for my children.</p><p>2. As a student of mythology, <em>Poseidon</em> surprised me. There was so much knowledge of the sea god and what I felt was the depiction of the lost continent of Atlantis. My mind went with the kids as they observed what the ocean floor looks like. The interaction of the creatures of the ocean was almost human.</p><p>3. I did not know that the inventors of sound travel did their research here. The story of the<em> Titanic</em> was hard to believe, but if true, it dovetails with the way we all reject what we think is impossible. Although not on this island, it also was astounding to realize that the Wright Brothers used the land not even one hundred miles away for their proof of flight.</p><p>4. My child is now in love with dolphin. You are forcing me to take them to Sea World for a similiar experience. Their eyes light up when they talk about what they read. </p><p>5. I have to tell you, I also believe in Mermaids. This was a twist I definately did not expect. I have new respect for whales, and will be joining organizations that protect them.</p><br>
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