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Island by Gary Paulsen (2006, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherScholastic, Incorporated
ISBN-100439786622
ISBN-139780439786621
eBay Product ID (ePID)47969991
Product Key Features
Book TitleIsland
Number of Pages208 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicNature & The Natural World / General (See Also Headings under Animals), General, Social Themes / Emotions & Feelings, People & Places / United States / General
Publication Year2006
GenreJuvenile Fiction
AuthorGary Paulsen
Book SeriesPoint Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.5 in
Item Weight3.5 Oz
Item Length6.7 in
Item Width4.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
Dewey Edition19
TitleLeadingThe
Grade FromSeventh Grade
Dewey DecimalFic
Grade ToTwelfth Grade
SynopsisFrom a master storyteller comes a unique exploration into the exhilarating joys--and the inevitable dangers--of total solitude.Every day, 15yo Wil Neuton gets up, brushes his teeth, leaves the house, and rows away from shore. He's discovered the island, a place where he can go to be alone and learn to know nature--and himself.Wil's only mission is to let go of the outside world. But the outside world refuses to let go of him. His family regards him as a puzzle. The town bully is determined to challenge him. And suddenly, even reporters know his name. He can confront them all, or he can embrace his solitude forever. Just one thing is certain now: Wil Neuton will no longer be relying on anybody but himself., Every morning fifteen-year-old Wil Neuton gets up, brushes his teeth, leaves the house, and rows away from shore. He's discovered the island--a place where he can go to be alone and learn to know nature--and himself. On the island he watches the loons and the fish in the lake, and writes and paints. It feels good to get away from the tension rising between his parents, tension brought on by yet another move to a new town.But Wil can't stay away from the outside world forever. He must face Ray Bunner, the bully determined to challenge him, and his parents, who worry when Wil decides to stay on the island indefinitely. Can Wil bridge the growing gap between himself and the rest of the world?, Wil and his family have moved again, and this time it is tougher since his parents are fighting. Luckily, Wil discovers the island. There he can be alone and forget his problems. But Wil's parents become worried when he announces that he wants to stay on the island forever., Every day, 15yo Wil Neuton gets up, brushes his teeth, leaves the house, and rows away from shore. He's discovered the island, a place where he can go to be alone and learn to know nature--and himself.Wil's only mission is to let go of the outside world. But the outside world refuses to let go of him. His family regards him as a puzzle. The town bully is determined to challenge him. And suddenly, even reporters know his name. He can confront them all, or he can embrace his solitude forever. Just one thing is certain now: Wil Neuton will no longer be relying on anybody but himself.
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- Sep 06, 2022
Good Book
Excellent book. Gary Paulsen stands on an island of his own among other outdoor writers.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
