The Islanders

Townsend, John Rowe

ISBN 10: 1932425691 / ISBN 13: 9781932425697

Published by Front Street, 2006

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Synopsis:

Molly and her brother Thomas have been taught that new arrivals to their island produce dire consequences, but they come upon a sailboat whose two young passengers, nearly dead, are in desperate need of help. Reprint.

About the Authors:

John Rowe Townsend has written novels for young readers that have received wide acclaim. Six of them were on the ALA Notable Book list of their years. The Islanders won a Christopher Award on its first publication, and The Intruder was an honors-list book for the Carnegie Medal and winner of the Boston Globe--Horn Book Award and an Edgar from the Mystery Writers of America. Mr. Townsend is a foremost authority on children's literature and is the author of two books on the subject, Written for Children and A Sounding of Storytellers. His books have been translated into twelve languages. He lives in Cambridge, England.

John Rowe Townsend has written novels for young readers that have received wide acclaim. Six of them were on the ALA Notable Book list of their years. The Islanders won a Christopher Award on its first publication, andThe Intruder was an honors-list book for the Carnegie Medal and winner of the Boston Globe--Horn Book Award and an Edgar from the Mystery Writers of America. Mr. Townsend is a foremost authority on children's literature and is the author of two books on the subject, Written for Children and A Sounding of Storytellers. His books have been translated into twelve languages. He lives in Cambridge, England.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Islanders
Publisher: Front Street
Publication Date: 2006
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Acceptable