Abel's Island

Bibliographic Information: Steig, W. (1976) Abel’s Island. New York, NY: Farrar, Straus and Giroux.

Brief Annotation: Abel is a mouse who one day, out with his wife, is lead far away. As he is in pursuit of his wife’s scarf he is sucked up into a horrible storm and brought many tail lengths away. He awakes after the storm to find himself alone, deserted, on an island that has no other civilized being. Abel is then put through a year of solitude trying to figure away off an island where he has learned to create a home for himself, and back into his wife’s arms. While venturing out into the wild, trying to return home he is met by dangers and complications he must overcome.

Genre: Story Book, Animal Fantasy

Grade Level: 2-5

Readers who will like this: Any beginner reader will love this book and its descriptions; anyone who has had to overcome a struggle; an independent child.

Response/Rating: 4, This book was an excellent, fast read! The descriptions were outstanding and the love that Abel has for his wife is adorable. It is a great way to show accomplishments through hard work and having dedication for something/someone. Love love love!

Question I would ask before a read aloud: How would you feel if you were on a deserted island? What would you want to do?