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The Island of the Bees

Name: The Island of the Bees
ISBN: 9780241380918

By Patricia Forde

When the volcano wakes, Orla’s bees lead her towards a mysterious new home.

adventurous · mythical · ecological

Genres

Animals Adventure Nature

What is The Island of the Bees about?

Orla and her grandmother live peacefully on an island, caring for their cherished bees. When a dormant volcano awakens, they must flee across the sea. Guided by her buzzing friends, Orla embarks on a journey to find a new home, facing wild storms and mythical creatures along the way.

About the author

Patricia Forde is a much-loved Irish author who enjoys writing exciting books for children. She is best known for her adventure story 'The Wordsmith' (also called 'The List'), which takes readers to a world where words are precious. Patricia loves stories, languages, and helping young readers discover the magic of books.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2026

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