Shadow Island - (Sueño Bay Adventures) by Nancy Deas (Paperback)
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Highlights
- With nowhere left to live after losing his parents and working his way through a long list of relatives on the mainland, Ollie finds himself at his grandpa's house in Sueño Bay, "home of the supernatural.
- 6-8 Years
- 10.3" x 6.7" Paperback
- 192 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Comics & Graphic Novels
- Series Name: Sueño Bay Adventures
Description
About the Book
In this graphic novel for early middle readers, mysterious raccoon-like Moon Creatures are discovered on an island in the Pacific Northwest.Book Synopsis
With nowhere left to live after losing his parents and working his way through a long list of relatives on the mainland, Ollie finds himself at his grandpa's house in Sueño Bay, "home of the supernatural."
Miserable and intending to get away from the earthquake-prone, rain-soaked island on the next bus out of town, Ollie's getaway plans are altered abruptly when he and three classmates discover something they shouldn't have in a trailer in the woods.
The four unlikely friends come together in a mystery involving supernatural creatures, a ticking clock and one angry gym teacher to save themselves, the creatures and Sueño Bay from a darkness that is infecting the island. If they succeed, will Ollie finally find a place to call home?
Review Quotes
"A charming read and a promising start to a new series."
-- "CM: Canadian Review of Materials""Commanding and fast-moving...Recommend it to readers who are into the supernatural and adventures or stories of friendship."-- "Glass of Wine, Glass of Milk blog"
"A fun, magical romp that younger readers will enjoy."-- "Booklist"
"A promising beginning. Equal parts adventure, drama, and fantasy, this middle grade graphic novel will have a broad appeal...does an excellent job at representing economic and racial diversity."-- "Resource Links"
"This fast paced graphic novel is very entertaining. The story is fun and mysterious and the colorful graphics enhance the story and experience."-- "Must Read Literature: K thru YA"
"This story has it all: a mystery set on misty islands, a crew of kids determined to crack the case, cute and cuddly supernatural creatures, and a surprising plot twist that reminds savvy sleuths to second-guess everything."-- "Hakai Magazine"
"Underlying messages of environmentalism, friendship, and home make this magical mystery a win."-- "Kirkus Reviews"
"Young readers will eagerly follow the fast-paced adventure...Star here is the artwork, with the muted palette and realistic art style skillfully conveying the naturalistic setting and moody tone...Hand to young readers looking for slightly spooky shenanigans."-- "School Library Journal"