"Isla Heron" by Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards is a story set in the olden days, focusing on a brave young girl named Isla Heron who lives on a faraway island. She is tasked with caring for her younger brother, Jacob, who is unable to hear or speak while their parents are away. The story introduces us to the island’s rugged beauty and the special friendship Isla forms with a preacher and an odd but gentle man named Joe Brazybone; these relationships highlight Isla's solitary life and her deep ties to nature. It soon becomes clear that Isla is determined to find a way to help Jacob get an education and a chance to communicate with others, setting her on a path to overcome her fears and leave the only home she's ever known in search of a better future for her brother.
Isla Heron
By Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards
On an isolated island, a young girl must decide if she is willing to leave everything behind to help her disabled brother find his place in the world.
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About the AuthorLaura Elizabeth Howe Richards was an American writer. She wrote more than 90 books including biographies, poetry, and several for children. One well-known children's poem is her literary nonsense verse Eletelephony.
Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards was an American writer. She wrote more than 90 books including biographies, poetry, and several for children. One well-known children's poem is her literary nonsense verse Eletelephony.
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