Island's End

Fiction - YA, Historical, Kids, Teen, General Fiction
Cover of the book Island's End by Padma Venkatraman, Penguin Young Readers Group
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Padma Venkatraman ISBN: 9781101517628
Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group Publication: August 4, 2011
Imprint: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers Language: English
Author: Padma Venkatraman
ISBN: 9781101517628
Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group
Publication: August 4, 2011
Imprint: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Language: English

From the acclaimed author of Climbing the Stairs comes a fascinating story set on a remote island untouched by time. Uido is ecstatic about becoming her tribe's spiritual leader, but her new position brings her older brother's jealousy and her best friend's mistrust. And looming above these troubles are the recent visits of strangers from the mainland who have little regard for nature or the spirits, and tempt the tribe members with gifts, making them curious about modern life. When Uido's little brother falls deathly ill, she must cross the ocean and seek their help. Having now seen so many new things, will Uido have the strength to believe in herself and the old ways? And will her people trust her to lead them to safety when a catastrophic tsunami threatens? Uido must overcome everyone's doubts, including her own, if she is to keep her people safe and preserve the spirituality that has defined them.

Drawing on firsthand experience from her travels to the Andaman Islands, Padma Venkatraman was inspired to write this story after meeting natives who survived the 2004 tsunami and have been able to preserve their unique way of life. Uido's transformation from a young girl to tribal leader will touch both your heart and mind.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

From the acclaimed author of Climbing the Stairs comes a fascinating story set on a remote island untouched by time. Uido is ecstatic about becoming her tribe's spiritual leader, but her new position brings her older brother's jealousy and her best friend's mistrust. And looming above these troubles are the recent visits of strangers from the mainland who have little regard for nature or the spirits, and tempt the tribe members with gifts, making them curious about modern life. When Uido's little brother falls deathly ill, she must cross the ocean and seek their help. Having now seen so many new things, will Uido have the strength to believe in herself and the old ways? And will her people trust her to lead them to safety when a catastrophic tsunami threatens? Uido must overcome everyone's doubts, including her own, if she is to keep her people safe and preserve the spirituality that has defined them.

Drawing on firsthand experience from her travels to the Andaman Islands, Padma Venkatraman was inspired to write this story after meeting natives who survived the 2004 tsunami and have been able to preserve their unique way of life. Uido's transformation from a young girl to tribal leader will touch both your heart and mind.

More books from Penguin Young Readers Group

Cover of the book The Total Tragedy of a Girl Named Hamlet by Padma Venkatraman
Cover of the book The Fountains of Silence by Padma Venkatraman
Cover of the book Death of a Hero by Padma Venkatraman
Cover of the book Threads and Flames by Padma Venkatraman
Cover of the book The Dark Days Club by Padma Venkatraman
Cover of the book Cages by Padma Venkatraman
Cover of the book Smoke in the Sun by Padma Venkatraman
Cover of the book I've Won, No I've Won, No I've Won by Padma Venkatraman
Cover of the book Vet Volunteers 15 Helping Hands by Padma Venkatraman
Cover of the book Harbinger by Padma Venkatraman
Cover of the book Nightmare Mountain by Padma Venkatraman
Cover of the book Baby Alligator by Padma Venkatraman
Cover of the book Spud-The Madness Continues by Padma Venkatraman
Cover of the book Cancer Hates Kisses by Padma Venkatraman
Cover of the book Who Was Pete Seeger? by Padma Venkatraman
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy