The Lantern That Wouldn't Stay Lit

Some secrets refuse to stay buried. Some memories refuse to be forgotten. A forgotten lantern flickers to life. A magical fox appears from its flame. And an ordinary girl discovers that the fate of an entire town rests in her hands. When twelve-year-old Pip Marlowe notices a lantern that hasn't burned in fifty years suddenly glowing in the misty seaside town of Willowmere, she stumbles into a mystery unlike anything she has ever imagined. Hidden beneath quiet streets and ancient cliffs lies a secret that has been waiting decades to be uncovered. Joined by her loyal best friend, Cass, and Ember, a mischievous fox made of living light who remembers almost nothing about his own past, Pip begins following a trail of forgotten symbols, hidden tunnels, mysterious maps, and long-lost lanterns. But every answer leads to a bigger question. Why are the people of Willowmere forgetting the moments that matter most? As treasured memories begin disappearing throughout the town, Pip learns that Willowmere's enchanted lanterns do far more than light the darkness—they protect the memories, stories, and history that hold an entire community together. Now someone is stealing those memories. With time running out and an ancient lighthouse standing dark against an approaching storm, Pip must unravel a fifty-year-old mystery before Willowmere loses everything that makes it home. Along the way she'll discover that not every villain is truly evil, some forgotten stories deserve a second chance, and the brightest light often comes from kindness, courage, and hope. Rich with mystery, wonder, humor, unforgettable characters, and heartwarming adventure, The Lantern That Wouldn't Stay Lit is an enchanting middle-grade fantasy that celebrates the power of friendship, belonging, forgiveness, and…