Shadow Island

Nancy Deas, Mike Deas

Book cover for Shadow Island
Book cover for Shadow Island

Shadow Island

Shadow Island

Nancy Deas, Mike Deas

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Description

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?

Critical Reviews

"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"

"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 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"

"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"

"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 charming read and a promising start to a new series."

-- "CM: Canadian Review of Materials"

Publishing Information

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
Pub date: 2019-10-01
Length: 192 pages

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