Nim's Island
by Wendy Orr (Author) Kerry Millard (Illustrator)
Nim is a modern-day Robinson Crusoe and is not afraid when her scientist dad sails off to study plankton for three days, leaving her alone on their island. She's being looked after by her sea lion and iguana friends. She also has an interesting new e-mail pal. But when her father's cell-phone calls stop coming and disaster seems near, Nim has to be stronger and braver than she's ever been before. Illustrations.
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Publishers Weekly
In a starred review, PW called this novel about a girl living on a remote island "as welcome as a breath of fresh tropical air." Ages 8-12. (June)n Copyright 2002 Publishers Weekly Used with permission.
Review quotes
"There is real humor and a gentle magic in Nim's Island which will easily make it a favorite for children—and their parents! One not to miss." — Cairns Post (Australia). From the Hardcover Library Binding edition.
Wendy Orr
Wendy Orr is the author of several novels and picture books including The Princess and Her Panther, Peeling the Onion, Ark in the Park, and Nim's Island, which was made into a film starring Jodie Foster. She and her husband live in Australia. Lauren Stringer has illustrated many celebrated picture books, including Deer Dancer by Mary Lyn Ray; The Princess and Her Panther by Wendy Orr; Scarecrow and Snow, both written by Cynthia Rylant; as well as her own Winter Is the Warmest Season, When Stravinsky Met Nijinsky, and Dark Was Done. She lives with her family in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Visit her at LaurenStringer.com.
Classification
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ISBN-13
9780440418689
Lexile Measure
930
Guided Reading Level
R
Publisher
Yearling Books
Publication date
June 11, 2002
Series
Nim
BISAC categories
JUV019000 - Juvenile Fiction | Humorous Stories
JUV001000 - Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure
JUV001000 - Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure
Library of Congress categories
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Black-Eyed Susan Award
Nominee 2002 - 2003
