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Matthias is the youngest son in a family of 12 children who live with their parents on Tibbetts Island, Maine . . . When he is old enough to leave home, Matthias sails around the world, but always knows where his heart lies . . . a cherishable glimpse of a bygone time.--Publishers Weekly. Boston Globe/Horn Book Award. Full-color illustrations. nThe acclaimed author of Miss Rumphius recounts the lives of four generations living on a New England coastal island and the importance of family ties. nThe youngest and quietest of 12 children, Matthias grew closest to Tibbets Island, learning its secrets through the years. And though in later years he sailed to faraway places, he always returned to the island he loved. n nIsland Boy is certain to be a favorite for family sharing, as well as a must for school and public libraries. Teachers will love it; buy extra copies.--School Library Journal n nAs encompassing as the portrait of a life depicted in the award-winning Miss Rumphius, Cooneys latest work is an ode to simple acts of daily living.--Publishers Weekly n
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Brand: Barbara Cooney
