Island of the Aunts

By Eva Ibbotson | Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group

About the book

When the kindly old aunts decide that they need help caring for creatures who live on their hidden island, they know that adults can't be trusted. What they need are a few special children who can keep a secret-a secret as big as a magical island. And what better way to get children who can keep really big secrets, than to kidnap them! (After all, some children just plain need to be kidnapped.) Don't miss this wildly inventive and funny read from master storyteller Eva Ibbotson.

Editions of Island of the Aunts

Hardcover
ISBN 9780525464846
Paperback
ISBN 9780142300497

Read an Excerpt

When the kindly old aunts decide that they need help caring for creatures who live on their hidden island, they know that adults can't be trusted. What they need are a few special children who can keep a secret-a secret as big as a magical island. And what better way to get children who can keep really big secrets, than to kidnap them! (After all, some children just plain need to be kidnapped.) Don't miss this wildly inventive and funny read from master storyteller Eva Ibbotson.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Island of the Aunts about?

When the kindly old aunts decide that they need help caring for creatures who live on their hidden island, they know that adults can't be trusted. What they need are a few special children who can keep a secret-a secret as big as a magical island. And what better way to get children who can keep really big secrets, than to kidnap them! (After all, some children just plain need to be kidnapped.) Don't miss this wildly inventive and funny read from master storyteller Eva Ibbotson.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Island of the Aunts?

Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy

Where can I read a sample of Island of the Aunts?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780525464846

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Island of the Aunts?

Eva Ibbotson

Who is the Publisher of the book Island of the Aunts?

Penguin Young Readers Group

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Island of the Aunts is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780525464846) and paperback(ISBN 9780142300497)

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