Steig, W. (1976). Abel's Island. Toronto, Canada: Collins Publishers.
Brief Annotation: Abel the mouse is on a picnic with his beloved wife, Amanda, when a storm comes and Abel gets swept away down a river. He ends up on his own island for a whole year. He encounters many challenges in trying to get back to his wife and home. Abel takes the challenge and is determined to get home.
Genre: Animal Fiction
Grade Level: 3-5
Readers who would like this: Young independent readers, who enjoy adventure or animal characters. Individuals who like to go camping or hiking; who like nature.
Rating/response:
3; This book was very heartwarming. Abel is a lovable character with a big heart. The adventure was great and the love story was warming.
One question you would ask before a read-aloud:
Have you ever been lost or stranded? Have you ever had to work hard to get somewhere?
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