Abel's Island
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1976 · Est. 2.5 hour read

Abel's Island

Written and 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· 920L
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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

Newbery Honor (1977)
At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
128
Words
17,734
Reading age
7–10
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
920L
Themes & topics
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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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