Island Boy, Barbara Cooney
Island Boy, Barbara Cooney
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Island Boy

Author: Barbara Cooney

Narrator: Pierce Cravens

Unabridged: 17 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/22/2019

Synopsis

The acclaimed author of Miss Rumphius recounts the lives of four generations living on a New England coastal island and the importance of family ties.

The youngest and quietest of 12 children, Matthias grew closest to Tibbets Island, learning its secrets through the years. And though in later years he sailed to faraway places, he always returned to the island he loved.

"Island Boy is certain to be a favorite for family sharing, as well as a must for school and public libraries. Teachers will love it; buy extra copies."—School Library Journal

"As encompassing as the portrait of a life depicted in the award-winning Miss Rumphius , Cooney's latest work is an ode to simple acts of daily living."—Publishers Weekly 

About The Author

Barbara Cooney was an American writer and illustrator of over 100 children's books, published over sixty years. She won two Caldecott Medals, which are awarded to the year's best-illustrated U.S. picture book, and a National Book Award. Her books have been translated into 10 languages.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Hilary on August 12, 2019

A story of island life, we follow a young boy throughout his life and see the changes that come to the island. Barbara Cooney's illustrations are beautiful but this book wasn't as enjoyable to me as most of the ones I have read by this talented author and illustrator. I didn't like the way a young b......more

Goodreads review by Kellyn on January 28, 2017

Always one of my favorite picture books as a child, it still holds a special place in my heart. Beautiful pictures, a sweet story, whimsical and heartbreaking and perfect. I especially love the descriptions of the farm and the big family and the pillow fights. :) ~Kellyn Roth, Reveries Reviews......more

Goodreads review by Luisa on July 28, 2018

A delightfully quaint story that spans several generations of family life on an island. Be prepared for a possible sniffle at the end. It is a beautiful and full narrative so the reading of this book will take longer than most picture books. Ages: 5 - 9 **Like my reviews? I also have hundreds of detail......more

Goodreads review by ErinTheLibrarian on February 16, 2017

Text heavier than modern books but sweet story of home, hard work and family in old New England. Love the illustrations.......more

Quotes

"Island Boy is certain to be a favorite for family sharing, as well as a must for school and public libraries. Teachers will love it; buy extra copies."—School Library Journal

"As encompassing as the portrait of a life depicted in the award-winning Miss Rumphius , Cooney's latest work is an ode to simple acts of daily living."—Publishers Weekly

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