Islander, The
Publication Information
Author:  Rylant, Cynthia	Illustrator:
Title:  Islander, The	Date:  1998
Publisher:  DK Publishers	City:  New York
ISBN, paperback:  0-7894-2490-8	ISBN, hardback:
Recommended audience:
ABE/ABLE:   Yes	ESOL:
Family:	Young Adult:   Yes
Picture:
General Information:
Book Type(s):    fiction
HSE Descriptor(s):
Summary:
An orphaned boy, who grows up with his grandfather on an island off the coast of British Columbia, finds a key-literally--that helps him overcome his loneliness and loss.
Teaching Ideas:
Teachers could use this book in a text set on people who live on islands to facilitate discussion on the special characteristics of islanders e.g. A Year on Monhegan Island, The Mermaid Summer, and Baby. Learners may want to chart the steps that Daniel takes to make a place for himself in the community and what support enables him to do so. A discussion of whether the mermaid was real or engendered by Daniel's loneliness and need, using references from the story, should prompt lively discussion and writing.
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Emotions-Personal Issues > personal issues > individual > coming-of-age Emotions-Personal Issues > emotions > grief Emotions-Personal Issues > emotions > loneliness Emotions-Personal Issues > emotions > loss Family > grandparents > grandfathers Geography > locations > continents/regions > Canada Geography > environment > ocean Communities Heroes and Heroines > mythological characters Family > orphan

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