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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1976 · Est. 2.5 hour read
Abel's Island
Written & illustrated by William Steig
A mouse is stranded on an island, facing survival and self-discovery.
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128 pages· 17,734 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Abel, a mouse with a comfortable life, is swept away by a storm to a deserted island. Struggling to return home, he must adapt to survive, discovering hidden strengths and a deeper understanding of life. As days turn to months, Abel's journey becomes one of resilience and introspection. Will he find his way back to his beloved Amanda, or will the island change him forever?
From the publisher
A wild August torrent sweeps Abel Mouse away from home, family, and familiar world to an uninhabited island where, between efforts to return home, he makes new discoveries about himself and the world. A Newbery Honor Book. Reprint.
Awards
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 128
- Words
- 17,734
- Reading age
- 7–10
- Audience
- Juvenile Reader
- Lexile
- 920L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 5.9
- F&P level
- ~V
- Scholastic level
- T
- AR points
- 3
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 101
Publication
- Published
- October 2, 2007
- First published
- May 1, 1976
- Publisher
- Square Fish
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780312371432
- OCLC
- 174052602
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