The Island
What's The Island About
Every morning fifteen-year-old Wil Neuton gets up, brushes his teeth, leaves the house, and rows away from shore. He’s discovered the island–a place where he can go to be alone and learn to know nature–and himself. On the island he watches the loons and the fish in the lake, and writes and paints. It feels good to get away from the tension rising between his parents, tension brought on by yet another move to a new town.But Wil can’t stay away from the outside world forever. He must face Ray Bunner, the bully determined to challenge him, and his parents, who worry when Wil decides to stay on the island indefinitely. Can Wil bridge the growing gap between himself and the rest of the world?
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Gary Paulsen is one of the most honored writers of contemporary literature for young readers, author of three Newbery Honor titles, Dogsong, Hatchet, and The Winter Room. He has written over 100 books for adults and young readers. He divides his time among Alaska, New Mexico, Minnesota, and the Pacific.
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Book Details
- ISBN
- 9780439786621
- Publication Date
- January 1, 2006
- Publisher
- Scholastic Paperbacks
- Original Publication Date
- March 1, 1988
- Page Count
- 208
- Audience
- Young Adult
- Reading Age
- 12 - 99+ years
- WorldCat Number (OCLC)
- 62744291
- Lexile® Level
- 970L
- Scholastic Level
- R
- Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
- ~W
- ATOS® Book Level
- 5.7
- Accelerated Reader® Points
- 8
- Accelerated Reader Quiz
- 5273
- Accelerated Reader Interest Level
- UG
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