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Bibliographic Information (APA): Author last name, First initial. (Year published). Title in italics. Illus. Illustrator First Name Last Name. City published, State published: Publisher.

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One question you would ask before a read aloud:

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Monday, September 19, 2011

Abel's Island



Bibliographic Information: Steig, W. (1976). Abel's Island. Illus. William Steig. New York, NY: Square Fish.




Brief Annotation: Abel is separated from his wife Amanda during a terrible storm. He is casted away on an island where he lives all alone for a year, learning how to survive and discovering what his talents are. He never gives up hope of returning home to Amanda and his family.




Genre: Animal Fiction





Grade: 4-6




Readers who will like this: Children who enjoy animal fantasy. When animals have human characteristics.




Response/Rating: 4 out of 4. Very detailed and well-told story.




One question I would ask before a read aloud: What was the longest time that you have been away from your family?

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