About the book
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
Editions of Island Boy
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780670817498
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780451480927
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780140507560
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780525628330
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780525628347
Read an Excerpt
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Island Boy about?
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
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Island Boy?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction
Where can I read a sample of Island Boy?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780670817498
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Island Boy?
Barbara Cooney
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Island Boy is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780670817498) and hardcover(ISBN 9780451480927) and paperback(ISBN 9780140507560) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780525628330) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780525628347)
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