Floating Island (book)
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Floating Island is a children's novel
written and illustrated by Anne Parrish
. It tells the story of a family of dolls shipwrecked on an uninhabited tropical island, together with their dollhouse
. The novel was first published in 1930 and was a Newbery Honor
recipient in 1931.
Children's literature
Children's literature is for readers and listeners up to about age twelve; it is often defined in four different ways: books written by children, books written for children, books chosen by children, or books chosen for children. It is often illustrated. The term is used in senses which sometimes...
written and illustrated by Anne Parrish
Anne Parrish
Anne Parrish was an American novelist and author of children's literature. She was a three-time winner of the Newbery Honor....
. It tells the story of a family of dolls shipwrecked on an uninhabited tropical island, together with their dollhouse
Dollhouse
A dollhouse is a toy home, made in miniature. For the last century, dollhouses have primarily been the domain of children but their collection and crafting is also a hobby for many adults. The term dollhouse is common in the United States and Canada...
. The novel was first published in 1930 and was a Newbery Honor
Newbery Medal
The John Newbery Medal is a literary award given by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association . The award is given to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children. The award has been given since 1922. ...
recipient in 1931.