The Islands of Elsewhere, Heather Fawcett
The Islands of Elsewhere, Heather Fawcett
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The Islands of Elsewhere

Author: Heather Fawcett

Narrator: Mia Hutchinson-Shaw

Unabridged: 4 hr 52 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/20/2023

Synopsis

With hints of magic and plenty of adventure, this seaside story of siblings on a hunt for treasure is perfect for fans of The Penderwicks and The Vanderbeekers.

Not many kids have an island in their backyard, but suddenly, the Snolly sisters have three. They’re staying at Granddaddy’s seaside property for the summer, which includes the mysterious Fairy Islands: Fairy, Little Fairy, and Ghost. The people in Misty Cove call them “in-between places,” and say they’re full of magic—a magic that gets inside you.

But ten-year-old Bee Snolly doesn’t believe in magic—she just wants to help her ill Granddaddy. And if she and her sisters can unravel the mystery of the Fairy Islands in time, they may discover a long-buried secret that could help them all.

About The Author

Heather Fawcett writes books for adults, kids, and teens, including the Even the Darkest Stars series, Ember and the Ice Dragons, The Language of Ghosts, Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Faeries, and more. She has a master’s degree in English Literature and a bachelor’s in Archaeology.  

Reviews

Goodreads review by Mikala on November 02, 2023

This was kind of a "background" listen for me. I just threw it on while I was at my computer and listened in one sitting. I enjoyed this but I wasn't blown away. It was pretty average and didn't stand out to me very much, although it was a very easy and quick read. I would try more from this author i......more

Goodreads review by Katy O. on July 25, 2023

Delightful lightly magical MG family fiction ~ perfect for fans of the Penderwicks and the Vanderbeekers!......more

Goodreads review by Grace on April 26, 2024

This was cute! I feel like the best audience would be younger Middle Grade, as opposed to Middle Grade that has teen or adult appeal as well. The setting was a bit mystical, what with the seaside house and islands where there may be a hidden treasure. The Octopus Octopus Octopus restaurant was quirk......more

Goodreads review by Becky on June 27, 2024

Mom, Hattie, Bee, Plum, and baby Dore are spending the summer with Granddaddy. Granddaddy's memory is starting to go and they are worried about him. The girls wish that they could just move to live with Granddaddy full time. They love his house on the sea and the Fairy Islands just off shore that lo......more

Goodreads review by Micaiah on August 18, 2024

A sweet and magical book. It didn’t speak to me as much as Grace did, but I do often prefer a more antique and/or fantastical setting for my fantasy and this was modern. I loved that each sister had their own special talent and personality, and that they were so attainable. Plum was basically just t......more

Quotes

"In addition to the strong characterization and magical setting, the story weaves in realistic topics that many children will recognize from their own lives, including bullying, aging grandparents, and divorced parents, all the while validating their feelings . . . A charming family story with a touch of fairy-tale atmosphere." —Kirkus

"Via a cozy, magic-dusted family story that features a bewitching setting, Fawcett creates endearing and affectionate characters with realistic tensions—especially between scientifically minded Bee and her more imaginative family members—whose individual strengths help solve the central mystery." —Publishers Weekly

"Fawcett’s poignant story about imaginary worlds and very real problems, with its tongue-in-cheek nostalgic narration, is perfect for fans of Catherynne M. Valente and magical mysteries." —Booklist

"Watching the sisters move from bickering to cooperation and back is a delight, and Fawcett has a knack for making even marine-life characters essential to the story, allowing the offbeat town to develop beyond its considerable quirkiness. Complicated topics (First Nations displacement, housing inequality, family feuds) don’t bog the narrative down, allowing the focus to remain on the core adventure and the bonds of sisterhood." —Horn Book

"With well-developed characters, this will have readers rooting for a solution to Granddaddy’s problems, while savoring the slightly spooky, heart-thumping fairy tale." —School Library Journal

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