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Maria's Island
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A dramatic and moving story set in the same world as the international bestseller The Island from the celebrated novelist Victoria Hislop.
The absorbing story of the Cretan village of Plaka and the tiny, deserted island of Spinalonga – Greece's former leper colony – is told to us by Maria Petrakis, one of the children in the original version of The Island. She tells us of the ancient and misunderstood disease of leprosy, exploring the themes of stigma, shame and the treatment of those who are different, which are as relevant for children as adults.
Gill Smith's rich, full-colour illustrations will transport the reader to the timeless and beautiful Greek landscape and Mediterranean seascape.
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Maria's Island has been praised for skilfully adapting Hislop's earlier novel, capturing the essence of hope, courage, and kindness amidst themes of sorrow and separation. Reviewers appreciate the historical setting and illustrations that transport readers to Greece, while young readers like Anna find the story engaging and recommend it for its adventurous appeal. Overall, it's seen as a treasure trove of history, emotion, and inspiration, appealing to both children's curiosity and empathy.
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ISBN: 9781529504118
Publisher: Walker Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 07 July 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Walker Books Ltd
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Gill Smith
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 12.0mm
Width: 152.0mm
Height: 228.0mm
Weight: 340g
Pages: 128
About the Author
Victoria Hislop worked in publishing, PR and as a journalist before becoming a novelist. Her adult fiction books include The Island, The Return and, most recently, Those Who Are Loved, all of which have been bestsellers. She divides her time between Kent and Greece, and this is her first book for children.
Whilst working initially as a primary teacher, then within community arts and theatre, Gill Smith pursued illustration and achieved an MA with distinction in Children’s Book Illustration at the Cambridge School of Art. She was shortlisted for the Batsford Illustration prize and a winner of the international competition, "Picture This".
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