Once Upon An Island: Atlas of Islands From Around the World

Award-winning historian Alice Albinia takes readers on a journey across oceans and centuries, uncovering the secrets of 20 fascinating islands - each vividly brought to life through first-hand stories and illustrated maps. Travel across oceans and through time with award-winning historian and storyteller Alice Albinia in her first children's book, Once Upon an Island. Discover 20 wondrous islands - from the rugged landscape of the Orkney islands that people of the Stone Age once called home, to the sunny coasts of the Isles of Scilly. This captivating journey reveals islands as places of wonder and warning, rich with histories that have shaped the world far beyond their shores. Perfect for curious explorers, map lovers and anyone enchanted by the magic of faraway places, Once Upon an Island is an unforgettable voyage through geography, history and story. Featuring first person narratives and read-aloud maps, all brought to life with beautiful illustrations by Helen Cann. Islands include: 1. Chiloé 2. Waiheke 3. Madagascar 4. Lake Titicaca 5. Samoa 6. Tiwi 7. Seychelles 8. Amazon River Islands 9. Mumbai 10. Hawai'i 11. Isla Mujeres 12. Yonaguni 13. Putuo 14. Sicily 15. Lesbos 16. Vis 17. Scilly 18. Texel 19. Orkney 20. Baffin

Pagina's: 64, Hardcover, Magic Cat Publishing