--- product_id: 17446143 title: "Abel's Island: (Newbery Honor Book) (Newbery Award & Honor Books (Paperback))" brand: "william steig" price: "49.91 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/17446143-abels-island-newbery-honor-book-newbery-award-and-honor-books store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Abel's Island: (Newbery Honor Book) (Newbery Award & Honor Books (Paperback)) **Brand:** william steig **Price:** 49.91 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Abel's Island: (Newbery Honor Book) (Newbery Award & Honor Books (Paperback)) by william steig - **How much does it cost?** 49.91 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/17446143-abels-island-newbery-honor-book-newbery-award-and-honor-books) ## Best For - william steig enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted william steig brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Abel's Island: (Newbery Honor Book) (Newbery Award & Honor Books (Paperback)) ## Images ![Abel's Island: (Newbery Honor Book) (Newbery Award & Honor Books (Paperback)) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71smOoQf1OL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars A privileged mouse without his Camembert and Montrechet ... *by A***I on Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2015* I loved William Steig as a child and was eager to introduce his work to my daughter. She has read Amos and Borris, Dr. De Soto and Sylvester and The Magic Pebble and she recently finished Abel's Island and declared it was her second favorite book of all time! (Charlotte's Web is still in the lead.)The story is about a wealthy mouse named Abelard Hassam di Chirico Flint who lives quite a stylish and pampered lifestyle until the day he is swept away in a ferocious rainstorm while attempting to rescue his wife Amanda's scarf. He ends up stranded on an island where he is forced to ponder ways to survive. Having lived so luxuriously (purely relying on his mother's inheritance) Abel is unaccustomed to having to fend for himself but we soon discover he is an extremely tenacious little creature with a dogged, unflagging spirit. He is determined to survive and is quite an imaginative and resourceful rodent. When a voracious owl begins to hunt him he masterfully evades it. He scurries along in his torn, tattered clothes, eventually finding shelter in hollowed out log. He scavenges for seeds (as opposed to his normal repast of champagne, croissant and caviar) and attempts to build vessels and bridges to get back to civilization. He fails constantly, but perseveres. (A great lesson, of course, for any child.) As the months go by Abel realizes he may never return to his beloved Amanda or his security and opulence, however he also begins to question that sybaritic lifestyle and if he really desires it. He starts to make peace with his life on the island. He gains an appreciation of nature and discovers a courageousness he never knew he had. He is, ultimately, smarter and bolder and emotionally richer because of the entire experience.Abel's Island is a beautifully written book with divine illustrations. It's quite similar to Robinson Crusoe and my daughter was enchanted by it. She genuinely cared about Abel and was proud of how he persevered against the odds. She also readily absorbed the books major themes about survival and what constitutes a meaningful life. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Read-Aloud Book *by J***E on Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2023* This is a wonderful story. I used to read this aloud to my fourth grade students. It lends itself to interesting discussions and problem solving activities. It will also introduce readers to some unique and interesting vocabulary. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars The Odyssey of an Elegant Mouse *by M***Y on Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2016* It's been a while since I read a contemplative book meant for all ages. Sad that I had to dig so far back, to one published in 1976. I wish more of this kind, not hung up on swift dialogue and never ending outrageous deeds. This is a mediation on inner-strength that is served as a tale of survival, but in a rather quiet way. {I deliberately used "rather," as the voice is refined and civilized in that elegant way we associate with old fashioned, and British, narration.}A lovely picnic turns wet and stormy, and a loving husband, who happens to be mouse, is separated from his beloved because he chases her scarf, blown off by the raging wind. It is unclear if his scarf retrieval is an act of chivalry, or obsessive possessiveness. Possibly both. This one grand gesture winds up marooning this husband for a year, on an island, as he longs to make his way back to his wife mouse.A re-telling of the Odyssey, it works with charm and none of the literary hang-ups of writers who worry about too much tell (it's mostly that) or lowering the vocabulary to kid-friendly words. The result is a small masterpiece. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/17446143-abels-island-newbery-honor-book-newbery-award-and-honor-books](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/17446143-abels-island-newbery-honor-book-newbery-award-and-honor-books) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-09-25*