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Each Saturday, Will spends time polishing the lens of the lighthouse his grandfather maintains. While polishing, he tells a story he hopes will beat Grandad’s legendary tales. Yet Grandad triumphs over Will’s efforts until Papa recalls a forgotten elder brother adventure that inspires a new competition. As brothers, grandparents, and storytelling collide, Will learns the value of family history and creative imagination.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Eoin Colfer
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