Abel's Island

De: William Steig

Narrado por: George Guidall

Abelard Hassam di Chirico Flint - Abel, for short - is a rich and silly mouse. He spends most of his days just having fun, going to picnics with his wife, playing croquet with friends, and dancing at parties. Unlike most other mice, Abel has never had to work for anything. All that changes one blustery fall day when his wife’s scarf flutters away in a gust of wind. Abel races off to rescue it and is swept away in a rainstorm. When the storm is over, Abel finds himself washed up a deserted island. To survive the winter, this pampered mouse will have to work hard at building a home and gathering food. Can he figure out a way to get off the island and return home - or is he stuck living by himself for the rest of his days? With warmth and wide-eyed enthusiasm, this Newbery Honor Book will delight young listeners with an insightful tale of a mouse rising to the greatest challenge of his life.

©1976 William Steig (P)1994 Recorded Books

Awww I love Abel's Island. Just like I remembered

I loved listening to the narration of Abel's Island! So cute and love how he never lost hope. Such a great story. I remember reading this book when I was a kiddo and now listening to it I was able to understand it a lot better.

Charming story, wonderfully read

William Steig's classic story of an idle, shallow gilded-age mouse who finds himself while marooned on an island is given a near-perfect reading by George Guidall.

Awesome Book

This reminds me of my childhood and is so touching for any kids. RECOMEND IT
, 5/5

Good Book

My son, had to read this as part of his summer packet. He enjoyed it and write a good report about the book. I can see why, it was a Newberry Honor book. I like the author's style of writing, made me feel as if I was right there with Abel.

Slayed the book super cute too

The book is so cute it slayed, not to mention that it was about a mouse ratatouille vibes

Lovable from Start to Finish

The frog is my favorite part. I laughed aloud at his antics! I aaked myself if so could survive or even thrive as Abel did.

A Perseverant Little Mouse

3.5 stars for Abel's Island. This story about a mouse who gets swept away from his home in a storm was cute. I am guessing I was not the target audience on this but it was well written and Abel is a charming and worthy protagonist as he perseveres to get home.