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Island of the Aunts
Island of the Aunts | Eva Ibbotson
7 posts | 22 read | 6 to read
On a mysterious island somewhere in the Atlantic, Etta, Coral, and Myrtle care for a menagerie of strange creatures, but when they decide to search for someone to replace them in their old age, they try to kidnap a few sensible children. Reprint. 50,000 first printing.
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sdbruening
Island of the Aunts | Eva Ibbotson
Panpan

I finished it mostly just to find out what happened in the end, not because I was invested in the story. It had quirky, fun potential but ended up being too all-over-the-place for me. Or maybe too off-kilter? Nice ending but strange journey.

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sdbruening
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Great start 🤪

Librarianaut That is an excellent book; I‘ve had many students enjoy it! 2y
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wordslinger42
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Mehso-so

I really waffled with this one. There are lots of things I loved about it. Most of the characters and storyline are charming and whimsical, and I love the importance placed on caring for the environment and animals. But many of the references in the book and some of the humor seemed much too dark for a children's book, so I'm left feeling kind of unsure about my thoughts!

@TheAromaofBooks
#bookspin

TheAromaofBooks I've read a few of Ibbotson's books and they just aren't for me. 😬 3y
idealityandme I have only ever read one of her books when I was a bit younger and I really loved it! This kind of makes me want to reread and see how I feel now🤷‍♀️ 3y
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wordslinger42
Island of the Aunts | Eva Ibbotson
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Today was a hard day. Could certainly use the comfort of reading & Litsy tonight 💜

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monalyisha
Island of the Aunts | Eva Ibbotson
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1. One week ago today I became a first-time auntie! I can‘t believe my little brother‘s a dad! 😭 Meet Kai Catherine. 💕
2. It‘s my birthday on Friday! We‘ll go out to dinner, and my husband & I have plans to get pedicures. 💅
3. I started Disappearing Earth for #NewYearWhoDis today, & I‘m finishing up the audio of Small Fry (a memoir written by Steve Jobs‘ daughter).

#thoughtfulthursday
Thanks for the tag, @MoonWitch94 🌔!

MoonWitch94 Oh what a cutie! Congratulations on your family‘s newest member! 💕 Happy Birthday! Hope you have a beautiful day. Thanks for playing 😘 4y
Redwritinghood Congrats and happy birthday! 🎂🎂 4y
monalyisha Tagging @Clare-Dragonfly, @MeganAnn, & @Pricel101 4y
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readordierachel Aww, congrats! That top left photo is incredible 💕 4y
DebinHawaii Adorable! 😍Congrats! And Happy Birthday! 🎉 4y
vivastory Congrats!! And Happy Birthday 🎂🎉🎈!! 4y
Panic70 Such a beautiful baby. ❤️ Happy Birthday 🎊🎂🎈 4y
Deifio Congrats to you and the happy parents! ❤️ Being an auntie is fun! 4y
Clare-Dragonfly Congratulations and happy birthday! 🥰 4y
TheAromaofBooks Being an aunt is the BEST! It's like being a grandma, except without being old! 😁 Congratulations & happy birthday!! 4y
Avanders Aww what a cute little baby!! Congrats & happy birthday!! ♥️ 4y
Jas16 So adorable! And I hope you have a wonderful birthday 4y
Pricel101 What a beautiful baby! 🤗 happy birthday! I hope you‘ll love Disappearing Earth as much as I did:) my fave read of 2019📚 4y
youneverarrived Oh how cute!! 💕 4y
Meaw_catlady He‘s lovely !! Congrats!! You‘ll be a great aunt! 💕 4y
JaneyWaneyB Kai's gorgeous 😍 congratulations to you all. You'll love being an Aunt start saving up your favourite picture books now 4y
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Eggbeater
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1. Sleeping Giants by Sylvain Neuvel & So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo
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3. I go back and forth between ahnt and ant; I can't make up my mind
4. What is this "breakfast" you speak of?
5. ^5 because I can't use my emojis

#friyayintro @jesshowbooks

LauraJ 🤚🏼 6y
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Eggbeater @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @LauraJ @Texreader @eanderson I don't speak phone. Your messages all show up as squares with X's in them and I don't know what that means. *blushes* 6y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks High five!!!! Heart heart!! (edited) 6y
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Librarianaut
Island of the Aunts | Eva Ibbotson
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#bodyofwater #maybookflowers This gem of a book has never disappointed- it is intriguing, engaging, humorous (sometimes just a tad darkly) and hosts a cast of characters of the epic variety. It's perfect for your 3rd-5th grade slightly reluctant reader because of the quick pace and (oops!) a few naughty words uttered by a real piece of work kid character. I love it.

TobeyTheScavengerMonk I've seen this on shelves in a couple of classrooms. Neat to finally hear from someone who read it. 7y
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