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Judy Pedersen.
Since her mother died, life on Devil's Rock has been lonely for Quila MacFarlane, the twelve-year-old daughter of a Maine lighthouse keeper. When she rescues a baby adrift on the waves, Quila begins to rebuild a family. Inspired by a true story, this tale paints a compelling picture of the difficulties and pleasures associated with the isolated life of lighthouse keepers and their families during the 1800s.