Island of the aunts by eva ibbotson, 9780142300497, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Her mother was a playwright and her father a scientist, but the marriage was unhappy and they soon went their separate ways. Three eccentric women on a mysterious island care for an assortment of astonishing creatures. About eva ibbotson eva ibbotson was born in vienna, austria, in the years before world war ii. Island of the aunts by eva ibbotson, illustrated by kevin. A mischarted island becomes a refuge for injured sea creaturesincluding a few mythical onesin this nowpoignant, nowfarcical adventure from the author of the secret of platform 1998. An eva ibbotson collection 2001 hardcover paperback kindle. Eva s early childhood was spent shuttling back and forth in trains across europe, from one parent to the other. Eva ibbotsons world is a place where imagination abounds and witches and wizards live happily with ogres, hags, mermaids and krakens. Three eccentric women on a mysterious island care for an assortment of astonishing creaturesmermaids, selkies. Aunt etta, aunt coral, and aunt myrtle need help caring for the mermaids, selkies, and. Island of the aunts by eva ibbotson, kevin hawkes kirkus.
Some of her novels for adults have been successfully reissued for the young adult market in recent years. Sep 10, 2001 eva ibbotson, born maria charlotte michelle wiesner 19252010, was an austrianborn british novelist, known for her childrens books. Jun 22, 20 island of the aunts, by eva ibbotson, is an amazing story about a magical island with selkies, mermaids, a stoorworm, a boobrie and lots of other magical creatures i cant list them all. Secret of platform 2005 hardcover paperback kindle. The great ghost rescue by eva ibbotson is a standalone novel. With a beautiful cover by joe wilson and inside illustrations, the christmas star is a wonderful gift to treasure at christmas and all year round. The book didnt fail my expectations, for ibbotson makes bizarre things out of common, of creating wonderful and unforgettable characters. It was also published under the title island of the aunts. If you like eva ibbotson books, youll love diana wynne jones. After decades of tending to oilcovered sea birds, traumatized mermaids, the occasional stoorworm a wingless dragon or elephantsized boobrie bird, the three unmarried harper sisters feel old. Lot of 4 eva ibbotson series books not just a witch.
Dont miss this wildly inventive and funny read from master storyteller eva ibbotson. After decades of tending to oilcovered sea birds, traumatized mermaids, the occasional stoorworm a wingless dragon or elephantsized boobrie bird, the three unmarried harper sisters feel old age. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Monster mission was alternately titled island of the aunts. Island of the aunts by eva ibbotson 2000, paperback ebay. Using her distinctive fantasy style and tone it manages to build a sense of wonder and whimsy for readers both young and old, with its unique and. When the kindly old aunts decide that they need help caring for creatures who live on their hidden island, they know that adults cant be trusted. Aunt etta, aunt coral, and aunt myrtle need help caring for the mermaids, selkies, and other creatures who live on their hidden island and they know that adults cant be trusted. For the historical novel journey more about eva ibbotson. Evas early childhood was spent shuttling back and forth in trains across europe, from one parent to the other. Etta, coral and myrtle live on a secret island caring for a wide variety of animals ranging from ordinary chickens to mystical creatures like selkies, boobries and even a family of abandoned, oilslick mermaids. Monster mission isbn 9780525464846, 1999 is a childrens book written by eva ibbotson. What the kindly old aunts need are a few sensible and sturdy children who can keep a secret.
Island of the aunts, by eva ibbotson penempress book. She won the nestle smarties book prize for journey to the river sea, and has been a runner up for many of major awards for british childrens literature. Castles with central heating, bogs drained for motorways, dismal forests cleared for car parksthere are few places left for a respectable ghost to haunt. Island of the aunts eva ibbotson, author, kevin hawkes, illustrator, illus. Ghosts and hags, wizards and banshees, mermaids and mistmakersall are part of the magical worlds that eva ibbotson creates in her fantasy books for. You can follow any responses to this entry through the rss 2. Eva ibbotson, born maria charlotte michelle wiesner 19252010, was an austrianborn british novelist, known for her childrens books. Her other novels include the secret of platform, and a number of books written for.
British author eva ibbotson has gained a reputation for charming, funny light fantasy, and her popularity has only grown with the rise of books like harry potter. On a mysterious island somewhere in the atlantic, three eccentric aunts kidnap some children to help them care for an assortment of astonishing creatures, not only those of the sea, but also mermaids, a couple of ghosts, and a talking. When the kindly old aunts decide that they need help caring fo. For the historical novel journey to the river sea macmillan, 2001, she won the smarties prize in category 911 years, garnered unusual commendation. She was the old cousin who had come to the island soon after them.
A number of her books have been selected for the book sense 76, including which witch, island of the aunts, and her latest novel, journey to the river sea. The notion of slipping off to a different world, whether through a portal, on a ship, or via some other vehicle, whether by means of magic, of destiny, or of abduction, is central to the world of childrens fantasy books. Although the island of the aunts deals with some serious subjects, ibbotson treats them in such a way that they are very light and nonthreatening. Island of the aunts by eva ibbotson table of contents title page table of contents chapter 1 chapter 2 chapter 3 chapter 4 chapter 5. Buy island of the aunts reprint by ibbotson, eva isbn. Island of the aunts eva ibbotson read online free books. Eva ibbotsons most popular book is a countess below stairs. Nesbit, these three novels are packed with crisp humor and droll characters. Island of the aunts by eva ibbotson 20010901 eva ibbotson. Island of the aunts is the second book i read from eva ibbotson. Reviews clubs quizzes series freebies summer reading. But caring for so many is hard work, and etta, coral, and myrtle are getting older. Eva ibbotson childrens books young adult romance when the kindly old aunts decide that they need help caring for creatures who live on their hidden island, they know that adults cant be trusted.
Which makes me pity myself for discovering the author this late. A collection of three wonderfully festive stories from eva ibbotson, the bestselling author of journey to the river sea. Eva ibbotson s world is a place where imagination abounds and witches and wizards live happily with ogres, hags, mermaids and krakens. Readers will not be able to put island of the aunts down. A perfect book to read with your children or to offer to an older child as a longer alternative for their own reading time. Three children have been dramatically kidnapped by some mysterious, mad aunts. Eva ibbotson has 49 books on goodreads with 218951 ratings. Island of the aunts devaney, doak and garrett booksellers. Island of the aunts by eva ibbotson and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Island of the aunts, by eva ibbotson, is an amazing story about a magical island with selkies, mermaids, a stoorworm, a boobrie and lots of other magical creatures i cant list them all. Find island of the aunts 0142300497 by ibbotson, eva.
The aunts there coral, mertle, and etta are three women who take care of the island. Island of the aunts by eva ibbotson table of contents title page table of contents. For the historical novel journey to the river sea macmillan, 2001, she won the smarties prize in category 911 years, garnered unusual commendation as. Grant eva ibbotson has long been a favorite of both children and adult readers, as well as independent booksellers. Buy island of the aunts reprint by eva ibbotson isbn. They know they are getting old, and they must get some children who are strong, small and healthy and who can take care. Eva maria charlotte michelle ibbotson nee wiesner, more commonly known as eva ibbotson 21 january 1925 20 october 2010, was an austrianborn british novelist, known for her childrens books.
Some of the creatures that made their way to the island had come far across the ocean to be looked after, and lately the aunts had felt that they could not go on much longer without help. Eva ibbotson books list of books by author eva ibbotson. Dutton childrens books, 2000 juvenile fiction 281 pages. Ibbotson has written numerous books including the secret of platform, journey to the river sea, which witch. May 21, 2001 british author eva ibbotson has gained a reputation for charming, funny light fantasy, and her popularity has only grown with the rise of books like harry potter. This slipcased threepack is a fun collection of ibbotsons most popular titles. Publication date 2000 topics animals, mythical fiction, marine animals fiction, islands fiction, kidnapping fiction, aunts fiction publisher dutton childrens books collection. Not just a witch dial a ghost 2005 hardcover paperback kindle.
Secret of platform island of the aunts 2002 hardcover paperback kindle. The book didnt fail my expectations, for ibbotson makes bizarre things out of common, of creating wonderful and unforgettable characters without being farfetched from reality. Island of the aunts is eva ibbotsons magical, seaside fantasy with an environmental message. Jun 22, 2009 island of the aunts by eva ibbotson, illustrated by kevin hawkes, 281 pp, rl 4 in island of the aunts eva ibbotson tells the story three sisters who have dedicated their lives to caring for the injured magical and nonmagical sea creatures who manage to find their way to their unplotted island in the atlantic ocean that sits within sailing. Released through the puffin books publishing label this was seen as a strong entry into the career of eva ibbotson, as it held a lot of the themes and ideas for which shed became famous for. For the historical novel journey to the river sea macmillan, 2001, she won the smarties prize in category 911 years, garnered unusual. Three eccentric women on a mysterious island care for an assortment of astonishing creaturesmermaids, selkies, a couple of ghosts, a very long talking worm, and a boobrie. Island of the aunts by eva ibbotson, illustrated by kevin hawkes, 281 pp, rl 4 in island of the aunts eva ibbotson tells the story three sisters who have dedicated their lives to caring for the injured magical and nonmagical sea creatures who manage to find their way to their unplotted island in the atlantic ocean that sits within sailing.