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Title: Once on This Island by Astor Books, Gloria Whelan ISBN: 1-57007-008-3 Publisher: Astorbooks Pub. Date: May, 1995 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $16.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.4 (5 reviews)
Rating: 3
Summary: Good, but still...
Comment: I know, everyone rated this 5 stars. And I know that this book is for kids ages 6-10. I'm 14. This book, Once on this Island, is very good, but I think it could have been better. Still, it is written for younger children, so... Anyway, if you're older than ten, you'll most likely find it boring.
Mary is living on an island in the Great Lakes during the War of 1812. Her father goes off to fight when the British take over her island and shortly after her older brother leaves. Mary's older sister flirts with a British soldier while Mary runs the farm. An Indian friend leaves to fight for the British alongside his long-lost tribe, which adds to the confusion.
The first in a trilogy, the other 2 books are Farewell to this Island and Return to the Island. I havent read them yet, but Im planning to at least read Return to the Island. As I titled this review, it's good, but still...
Rating: 5
Summary: One of the greatest historical novels ever!
Comment: The year is 1812, and the war between the Americans and the British have caused many changes to Mary's home, Mackinac Island and to Mary's family too. When British troops conquer the island, her father, a patroit, refuses to take the oath of allegience to the British army, and leaves the island to join the American army. Her best friend White Hawk,a Indian raised by white men, decides to stay with his tribe and fight for the British. At first things aren't that bad. Taking care of the family farm is hard labor for Mary, her sister Angelique, and brother Jacques but things are still merry. However things start falling apart as Jacques leaves his two sisters and joins the American army, while Angelique falls in love with a British soldier. Enduring many hardships, Mary has only one dream---that one day her family will be reunited and her best friend White Hawk, who she has a crush on, will return. This was a wonderful novel by Gloria Whelan, the first of a trilogy about Mary. I read this in one sitting and I haven't read anything as good as this in awhile, and I really do read a lot! Great work Mrs. Whelan!
Rating: 4
Summary: This was a very good book!
Comment: This is a story full of colorful characters and excitement. Mary, the protagonist, her older sister Angelique, her brother Jaques, and Papa are American patriots who live on the Island of Michilmackinac (Mish-il-mack-in-aw) in Lake Michigan during the War of 1812. Michilmackinac Island was captured by the British during the war. Papa feels that it is his duty to go and fight for the Americans in Detroit. Angelique suddenly takes a fancy for a British soldier. Jaques, longing to travel beyond the island, goes off with his Indian friend, Gavin. Mary is determined to stay on the island and protect the farm. One of the things I liked about the book is that Mary is a spirited, strong person who loves tromping around in the woods, unlike many girls of her time. I also enjoyed the author's descriptions as well as her use of metaphor.
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