Jack Straw, Lighthouse Builder

Jack Straw is a quick‑witted, energetic youth whose life at Drueryville Academy is a whirlwind of sports, pranks and the occasional tumble into a brick wall. When a hurried telegram pulls him away from a bustling “D” Club meeting, he discovers that his next challenge isn’t on the track field but out on the sea, where a new lighthouse must be erected on a remote reef. The story follows Jack’s transition from campus captain to a hands‑on builder, mixing the camaraderie of his school friends with the practical know‑how of lighthouse engineers.

As Jack and his loyal sidekick, the ever‑enthusiastic Tommy Todd, set out for the rugged island, they encounter the quirks of maritime life—stormy weather, mysterious reef formations, and the peculiar personalities of the Lighthouse Service. Their resourcefulness and humor turn each obstacle into an adventure, offering listeners a lively glimpse of early‑20th‑century coastal engineering and the spirit of youthful determination.