The Lighthouse Keepers Series Collection 8 Books Set

This eight-book set gathers stories from the Lighthouse Keeper series, following Mr Grinling, his wife and their cat, Hamish, as life unfolds at the lighthouse. Across the collection, Mr Grinling contends with a run of mishaps and everyday challenges, including oversleeping and missing the moment to switch on the light, as well as unexpected problems that put the night-time beam at risk.

Beyond the lantern room, the stories explore new hobbies sparked by a walk on the beach, meals repeatedly targeted by greedy seagulls, and preparations for the lighthouse’s 200th birthday. Seasonal disruption arrives when Mr Grinling and his great-nephew, George, are stranded on a stormy Christmas night. Hamish also takes centre stage when he is put on a diet and sets off in search of a home where he feels more appreciated. The collection includes a special paperback edition produced to mark the 30th anniversary of a modern classic.

Included titles

• The Lighthouse Keeper's Rescue
• The Lighthouse Keeper's Tea
• The Lighthouse Keeper's Cat
• The Lighthouse Keeper's Catastrophe
• The Lighthouse Keeper's Lunch
• The Lighthouse Keeper's Christmas
• Lighthouse Keeper's Breakfast
• The Lighthouse Keeper's Picnic

Key details

• Eight-book collection from the Lighthouse Keeper series
• Stories feature Mr and Mrs Grinling and Hamish the cat
• Includes a special paperback edition marking a 30th anniversary
• Includes a story set on a stormy Christmas night
• Includes a story celebrating the lighthouse’s 200th birthday

Synopses

The Lighthouse Keeper's Rescue

Mr Grinling loves a snooze, but keeps waking too late to switch on the lighthouse light. Before long, the lighthouse inspectors arrive and are not impressed.

The Lighthouse Keeper's Tea

In search of a hobby, Mr Grinling tries everything from baking to bird-watching. A morning walk along the beach then leads him to an unexpected new pastime.

The Lighthouse Keeper's Cat

Hamish has been neglecting his duties and the mice are running wild in the lighthouse. With an inspector due, Mr and Mrs Grinling put him on a diet until he catches the mice, and Hamish sets off to find someone who will appreciate him better before realising there is no place like home.

The Lighthouse Keeper's Catastrophe

Mr Grinling accidentally locks Hamish and the lighthouse key inside the lighthouse, creating a problem for the night ahead. Mrs Grinling comes up with a solution.

The Lighthouse Keeper's Lunch

Each day, Mr Grinling cleans and polishes the light so it shines brightly at night. At lunchtime he looks forward to a meal prepared by his wife, but greedy seagulls have other ideas, and Mrs Grinling searches for a way to stop them stealing it.

The Lighthouse Keeper's Christmas

Mr Grinling and his great-nephew, George, are stranded in the lighthouse on a stormy Christmas night. With no Mrs Grinling, no food and no presents, it threatens to be the worst Christmas ever.

Lighthouse Keeper's Breakfast

Mr and Mrs Grinling plan a fancy-dress party for the lighthouse’s 200th birthday, with everyone invited. When they take to the high seas, the adventure becomes more swashbuckling than expected.

The Lighthouse Keeper's Picnic

Mrs Grinling is described as the best cook in the world, and Mr Grinling loves her treats. After over-indulging at the village picnic, he finds himself in a pickle and wishes he had not eaten quite so much.