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Island boy
story and pictures
By Cooney, Barbara
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-0-67081-749-8
- Publisher
- New York, NY : Viking Kestrel, 1988.
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on October 1, 1988
PreS-Gr 3 Cooney's ongoing fascination with family ties and elder/younger relationships and her keen awareness of the interdependence of all people and their living styles are newly expressed in Island Boy. She steers her lyrical, lengthy illustrated story with confidence through four generations on a New England coastal island. Pa, Ma, and their 12 children settle the island. When he's ready, young Matthais sails with his uncle's schooner, first as cabin boy and 15 years later, as master. Finally acting on the pull of island memories, Matthais retur...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
