Welcome to the Island

Written by Dela Costa

Part of the Isla of Adventure series

A girl with a secret talent struggles to keep it hidden when a new neighbor arrives.

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128 pages· 4,592 words· Est. 36 min read-aloud· 540L

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Bookroo's summary

On the vibrant island of Sol, eight-year-old Isla Verde has a secret: she can talk to animals. Her best friend, a gecko named Fitz, shares in her adventures. But when Tora, a new girl, moves in next door, Isla finds it increasingly difficult to keep her extraordinary ability under wraps. As Isla navigates friendship and secrecy, will her hidden talent be revealed? Dive into a world where the sun shines bright, markets buzz with life, and every corner holds a new animal friend. Perfect for young readers eager for adventure and mystery.

From the publisher

Meet the ever-curious Isla Verde, a young girl with a secret–she can speak with animals–in the first book of an all-new chapter book series! Welcome to the adventurous island of Sol! For eight-year-old Isla Verde, Sol is the perfect place to live. The sun shines bright, the markets brim with delicious food and music, there are animal friends around every corner, and her best gecko buddy, Fitz, is up for almost every adventure! Yes, Isla’s best friend is a gecko. In fact, that’s part of her big secret…she can speak to animals–and they speak right back! No one else knows about her special talent, not even Mama, Abuelo, or Abuela! But when new girl Tora moves in next door, Isla starts finding it harder to keep her secret under wraps. With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Isla of Adventure chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.

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