About the book
A hopeful and moving coming-of-age story set on the island of Lindisfarne by David Almond author of the prize-winning Skellig and A Song for Ella Grey. Sixteen-year old Louise travels with her father to the island of Lindisfarne every year ever since she can remember - it s the place Louise s mother loved best of all. The arrival of Hassan from war-torn Syria changes everything. Louise is restless and yearning for independence and the fiercely free and self-reliant Hassan fascinates her. He seems to know the island from long ago as if it were his home from birth. Hassan is an acrobat maybe a sorcerer possibly a source of great danger. The wild gang of boys who call the island their home want to cast him out. The forces of love death and hope move Louise and Hassan towards a deeper understanding of themselves and their place in a world that is both cruel and compassionate. Lindisfarne will change their lives forever. David Almond is the author of many beloved and prize-winning books for children and teenagers. His best known work Skellig won the Whitbread Children s Award and the Carnegie Medal and was made into a feature-length film. A Song for Ella Grey a beautiful retelling of the myth of Orpheus won the Guardian Children s Book Prize 2015.
Editions of Island
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781444937176
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A hopeful and moving coming-of-age story set on the island of Lindisfarne by David Almond author of the prize-winning Skellig and A Song for Ella Grey. Sixteen-year old Louise travels with her father to the island of Lindisfarne every year ever since she can remember - it s the place Louise s mother loved best of all. The arrival of Hassan from war-torn Syria changes everything. Louise is restless and yearning for independence and the fiercely free and self-reliant Hassan fascinates her. He seems to know the island from long ago as if it were his home from birth. Hassan is an acrobat maybe a sorcerer possibly a source of great danger. The wild gang of boys who call the island their home want to cast him out. The forces of love death and hope move Louise and Hassan towards a deeper understanding of themselves and their place in a world that is both cruel and compassionate. Lindisfarne will change their lives forever. David Almond is the author of many beloved and prize-winning books for children and teenagers. His best known work Skellig won the Whitbread Children s Award and the Carnegie Medal and was made into a feature-length film. A Song for Ella Grey a beautiful retelling of the myth of Orpheus won the Guardian Children s Book Prize 2015.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Island about?
A hopeful and moving coming-of-age story set on the island of Lindisfarne by David Almond author of the prize-winning Skellig and A Song for Ella Grey. Sixteen-year old Louise travels with her father to the island of Lindisfarne every year ever since she can remember - it s the place Louise s mother loved best of all. The arrival of Hassan from war-torn Syria changes everything. Louise is restless and yearning for independence and the fiercely free and self-reliant Hassan fascinates her. He seems to know the island from long ago as if it were his home from birth. Hassan is an acrobat maybe a sorcerer possibly a source of great danger. The wild gang of boys who call the island their home want to cast him out. The forces of love death and hope move Louise and Hassan towards a deeper understanding of themselves and their place in a world that is both cruel and compassionate. Lindisfarne will change their lives forever. David Almond is the author of many beloved and prize-winning books for children and teenagers. His best known work Skellig won the Whitbread Children s Award and the Carnegie Medal and was made into a feature-length film. A Song for Ella Grey a beautiful retelling of the myth of Orpheus won the Guardian Children s Book Prize 2015.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Island?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Family and home stories
Where can I read a sample of Island?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781444937176
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Island?
David Almond
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Island is available as paperback(ISBN 9781444937176)