{"product_id":"island-boy-9780140507560","title":"Island Boy","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe acclaimed author of \u003ci\u003eMiss Rumphius\u003c\/i\u003e recounts the lives of \u003cb\u003efour generations living on a New England coastal island and the importance of \u003c\/b\u003efamily ties.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe youngest and quietest of 12 children, Matthias grew closest to Tibbets Island, learning its secrets through the years. And though in later years he sailed to faraway places, he always returned to the island he loved. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eIsland Boy \u003c\/i\u003eis certain to be a favorite for family sharing, as well as a must for school and public libraries. Teachers will love it; buy extra copies.\"--\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"As encompassing as the portrait of a life depicted in the award-winning Miss Rumphius, Cooney's latest work is an ode to simple acts of daily living.\"--\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBarbara Cooney\u003c\/b\u003e was an American writer and illustrator of over 100 children's books, published over sixty years. She won two Caldecott Medals, which are awarded to the year's best-illustrated U.S. picture book, and a National Book Award. Her books have been translated into 10 languages.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Puffin Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50632047984914,"sku":"9780140507560","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_809efd29-d107-4f1c-927b-18b3a21015e2.jpg?v=1732788300","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/island-boy-9780140507560","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}