Lightkeepers
Kennedy Plumb
What if Rapunzel was trapped in a dangerous cult, and Flynn Ryder was trapped in the foster care system? How would they still find their way to each other and to the lives they dream of?
Zella has been faithful to the Program her entire life, never doubting Mother’s choice to keep her in isolation since birth. As the first “Child of the Lighthouse,” she’s always had a responsibility to be an example to the others—be grateful, be obedient. But after seventeen long years up in her lighthouse all alone, it’s getting a lot harder to push down her secret—and forbidden—dreams of living a normal life, no matter the risks she’s heard of. She secretly dreams of freedom.
Ryder can’t count the amount of “families” he’s had over the years. He’s been bounced around from home to home for as long as he can remember. That’s why he’s not exactly impressed by this new family’s fancy house, or the fancy new school they’ve enrolled him in. They’re putting on a friendly face, but they’ll show their true colors eventually. They always do. Luckily, he only has to make it a little while longer because soon he’ll be eighteen, and he’ll finally be free.
One whirlwind night changes everything for Zella and Ryder, as the two dreamers cross paths and open each other’s eyes to what true freedom could really look like.
A haunting but charming modern-day take on the Rapunzel story we all know and love.
CONTENT GUIDANCE: While this book is recommended for ages 12-17, it contains content that may be triggering for certain audiences, including: abuse by a parent, cult attributes and themes, forced self-harm, and verbal sexual harassment of a minor. Proceed with care.
Duration - 13h 33m.
Author - Kennedy Plumb.
Narrator - Alise Morales.
Published Date - Tuesday, 09 January 2024.
Copyright - © 2022 Kennedy Plumb ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
What if Rapunzel was trapped in a dangerous cult, and Flynn Ryder was trapped in the foster care system? How would they still find their way to each other and to the lives they dream of? Zella has been faithful to the Program her entire life, never doubting Mother’s choice to keep her in isolation since birth. As the first “Child of the Lighthouse,” she’s always had a responsibility to be an example to the others—be grateful, be obedient. But after seventeen long years up in her lighthouse all alone, it’s getting a lot harder to push down her secret—and forbidden—dreams of living a normal life, no matter the risks she’s heard of. She secretly dreams of freedom. Ryder can’t count the amount of “families” he’s had over the years. He’s been bounced around from home to home for as long as he can remember. That’s why he’s not exactly impressed by this new family’s fancy house, or the fancy new school they’ve enrolled him in. They’re putting on a friendly face, but they’ll show their true colors eventually. They always do. Luckily, he only has to make it a little while longer because soon he’ll be eighteen, and he’ll finally be free. One whirlwind night changes everything for Zella and Ryder, as the two dreamers cross paths and open each other’s eyes to what true freedom could really look like. A haunting but charming modern-day take on the Rapunzel story we all know and love. CONTENT GUIDANCE: While this book is recommended for ages 12-17, it contains content that may be triggering for certain audiences, including: abuse by a parent, cult attributes and themes, forced self-harm, and verbal sexual harassment of a minor. Proceed with care. Duration - 13h 33m. Author - Kennedy Plumb. Narrator - Alise Morales. Published Date - Tuesday, 09 January 2024. Copyright - © 2022 Kennedy Plumb ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:11:45
Chapter 1 - Zella: True Joy Can Be Attained Through Self-Control... And Sour Gummy Worms
Duration:12:31:16
Program-Approved Activities and Media for the Children of the Lighthouse
Duration:01:03:26
Chapter 2 - Ryder: Preppy Rich Kids and First Impressions
Duration:09:49:14
Ryder's First Day of School Checklist
Duration:01:20:42
Chapter 3 - Zella: Purging Thoughts of Greed or Envy - and the Big Lonely
Duration:16:50:12
Preparing for the Retirement Phase: A Guide for Children of the Lighthouse Ages 12-18
Duration:03:21:14
Chapter 4 - Ryder: Making it to Heaven - Or At Least a Really Comfortable Hell
Duration:07:39:18
Ryder's Delightful Personality Traits that Foster Parents Don't Usually Find So Delightful:
Duration:00:46:45
Chapter 5 - Ryder: Death by Carne Asada
Duration:08:01:26
Chapter 6 - Zella: Freedom Through Sacrifice... Right?
Duration:09:55:10
Out the Window by Zella
Duration:00:40:49
Chapter 7 - Ryder: My Favorite Art Form
Duration:06:24:13
Ryder's Formula for Being Charmingly Irresistible
Duration:00:13:14
Chapter 8 - Zella: Rose are Red, Violets are Blue, The Only Success I Crave is From Being True
Duration:12:09:15
Children of the Lighthouse Membership Application for Mothers and Children
Duration:01:26:37
Chapter 9 - Ryder: Eat or Be Eaten
Duration:05:53:27
Checklist of Things to Bring to a Beach-Front Rich Kid Party
Duration:00:05:52
Chapter 10 - Zella: May the Lighthouse Show Mercy and Guide Me Back Home
Duration:11:08:30
A Gratitude Guide for Children of the Lighthouse
Duration:02:01:03
Chapter 11 - Ryder: The Universe is Just Obsessed with Me at This Point
Duration:15:18:04
Chapter 12 - Zella: Real Villains Consist of Eyepatches, Hooks for Hands, and Flannel Shirts with Trucker Hats
Duration:14:24:05
A Message to Mothers of the Lighthouse
Duration:02:04:06
Chapter 13 - Ryder: What the Cult is Happening Here?
Duration:14:44:39
Saturday Night Scoreboard
Duration:00:07:21
Chapter 14 - Zella: Tasting the Candy
Duration:24:13:12
Chapter 15 - Ryder: Iced Tea, Denial, and a Little Witchcraft
Duration:22:01:49
Super Fun Statistics That Linger Over Ryder's Head
Duration:00:46:45
Chapter 16 - Zella: I'm No Damsel
Duration:08:05:52
Chapter 17 - Zella: Have I Ever Mentioned That My Favorite Subject is Science?
Duration:18:55:23
Resource for Children of the Lighthouse: Love and Romance
Duration:02:09:25
Chapter 18 - Ryder: I Saw This in a Movie Once
Duration:08:02:55
Chapter 19 - Ryder: Whiplash
Duration:10:10:54
Chapter 20 - Zella: Lies, Lies, Lies
Duration:11:38:34
Chapter 21 - Ryder: My Subconscious is Full of a Lot of Hope These Days
Duration:10:56:42
Chapter 22 - Zella: A Saccharine Charade
Duration:17:09:22
TheDaily.com: Controversy Sparks Amid Viral Video of Mysterious Hooded Girl Catching Fire
Duration:04:40:04
Chapter 23 - Ryder: Feelings are New Territory for Me
Duration:11:19:50
Chapter 24 - Ryder: I'll Need 5-7 Business Days to Process This
Duration:08:05:52
Chapter 25 - Zella: I Understand Everything and Nothing
Duration:16:18:57
Chapter 26 - Zella: Nothing but an Empty Shell
Duration:07:58:15
TheDaily.com: Arrests Made Tonight in the "Children of the Lighthouse" Organization
Duration:02:40:27
Chapter 27 - Ryder: "You're a Great Kid, But..."
Duration:05:44:41
January 9th, 2007
Duration:00:53:07
Chapter 28 - Ryder: The Delivery of the News - Extra, Extra, Read All About It!
Duration:06:35:48
Chapter 29 - Zella: Dreaming in Technicolor and Living in... TBD.
Duration:09:51:43
Down the Ladder by Zella
Duration:00:37:52
Epilogue - Zella-Rose
Duration:06:00:20
Ending Credits
Duration:00:16:23