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Island of the Aunts Author: Somewhere in the Atlantic on a mysterious island, three eccentric women care for an assortment of astonishing creatures--not just seals, fish, and gulls, but mermaids, selkies, a couple of ghosts, a very long talking worm, and a boobrie that lays eggs so large, just one will make seventy-two omelets. But caring for so many, even the magical ones... more »
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British author, rather entertaining for adults, too.
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The aunts take care of injured sea creatures - both real and mythical - on their remote island, but they are getting old, and decide to kidnap some children and train them to take their places someday. I don't usually care for this kind of fantasy, but this one is very well done and has an environmental message as well.
Genres:
- Children's Books >> Literature & Fiction >> Action & Adventure
- Children's Books >> Ages 9-12 >> General
- Children's Books >> Authors & Illustrators, A-Z >> ( I ) >> Ibbotson, Eva
- Teens >> Authors, A-Z >> ( I ) >> Ibbotson, Eva