A girl in the early 1800s is out on an island with her family. Her dad will be the "new lighthouse keeper". In this case, Celia keeps a journal of which she writes her memorable moments while living on this island. She resides in a little "stone cottage" but "the winter seems as long as a whole year." In response to this, Celia plays in the house with her little brother on a wagon. Her dad and mom are well off and her dad teaches the kids math and reading. Her neighbors provide her company, but alas, they do not provide her any children as to play with them. Celia seems to be content with her life on the island, and away from the mainland. Celia also writes poems in addition to the journal she keeps. ( )