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Nim's Island

By Wendy Orr

Adjectives

adventurous heartwarming engaging

Genres

Adventure Friendship/Family

Synopsis

Nim lives on a secluded island with her scientist father, Jack, and her animal companions: Fred the iguana, Selkie the sea lion, and Chica the turtle. When Jack embarks on a short research trip and fails to return, Nim faces challenges alone. She turns to her email friend, adventure novelist Alex Rover, for help. Together, they confront natural disasters and personal fears, discovering the true meaning of courage and friendship.

About the author

Wendy Orr is an award-winning author from Australia who loves writing exciting stories for children. One of her most famous books is 'Nim's Island', which has been made into a film. Wendy enjoys creating adventurous characters and magical worlds that readers can explore. She hopes her stories inspire children to use their imagination.

Pages

128 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Published

2008

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