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Finch and the Forest Fairies

Finch and the Abandoned Lighthouse

Finch and the Abandoned Lighthouse is the exciting second book in Finch’s story of learning to do what is right and taking care of the world we call home.

Along a quiet stretch of rugged coastline, where the waves crash against the rocks and a lonely lighthouse stands dark against the sky, the Forest Fairies stumble upon a great dilemma … the light that once guided ships safely home has gone out! With the Alaska coast in great danger, the fairies ask their friend Finch for help.

Finch immediately sets out on his newest task to help protect the land he loves.As Finch works his tricks to restore what has been lost, he learns that some problems can’t be solved with quick fixes. This job will take hard work, determination, and the help of his friends. Finch calls on his friends Olive the Otter, Bruno the Bear, and Milo the Moose, and together they face this new challenge. Can Finch help bring the light back before the darkness spreads?

Young readers will have fun joining Finch and his friends on this meaningful adventure about teamwork, caring for the places we love, and the effort it takes to protect what matters most.

This story is inspired by the Point Retreat Lighthouse and other coastal lighthouses of Southeast Alaska like it.

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Finch and the Forest Fairies

Deep in the Alaskan wilderness where the mountains meet the sea, there were four animal friends. There was Bruno the Bear, Olive the Otter, Milo the Moose, and Finch the Fox who all journeyed to Alaska to find their fortune panning for gold. The friends were thrilled to find gold nuggets along the river and had great plans for their new found riches. But when Finch allowed greed to grow in his heart, he attracted the attention of the Alaskan forest fairies who taught him an important lesson he would never forget.

Can Finch find a way back to his friends?

Join us on this thrilling, heartwarming adventure to find out.

Perfect for young readers, Finch and the Forest Fairies is a tale of friendship, caring for nature, and learning valuable lessons.

This story is loosely based on a tall tale told in Juneau, Alaska.

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