Bright Island
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Bright Island is a children's novel by Mabel Robinson
. It tells the story of Thankful Curtis, who, having grown up on a small island off the coast of Maine
, reluctantly agrees to attend school on the mainland for her senior year.
The novel, illustrated by Lynd Ward
, was first published in 1937 and was a Newbery Honor
recipient in 1938.
Mabel Robinson
Mabel Louise Robinson was an American children's author. Robinson was a two-time Newberry Honor recipient.- Early life and education :...
. It tells the story of Thankful Curtis, who, having grown up on a small island off the coast of Maine
Maine
Maine is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the east and south, New Hampshire to the west, and the Canadian provinces of Quebec to the northwest and New Brunswick to the northeast. Maine is both the northernmost and easternmost...
, reluctantly agrees to attend school on the mainland for her senior year.
The novel, illustrated by Lynd Ward
Lynd Ward
Lynd Kendall Ward was an American artist and storyteller, and son of Methodist minister and prominent political organizer Harry F. Ward. He illustrated some 200 juvenile and adult books...
, was first published in 1937 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 1938.