FICTION

Garbage Island

by Fred KOEHLER
288p. Boyds Mills. Oct. 2018. Tr $17.95. ISBN 9781629796758.
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Gr 3–5—Mayor Popli, a mouse, and Archibald Shrew, a shrew, do not get along. Archi is an inventor who is always making a mess, much to Popli's dismay. One day, Garbage Island, their home on the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, is suddenly split apart and the two are sent on a perilous adventure aboard Popli's houseboat. They meet strange new creatures along the way, including snakes, bugs, spiders, and rats. Among fast-paced action and danger, the mouse and shrew begin to work through their differences and learn more about themselves and each other. Black-and-white illustrations help bring the story to life. A brief author's note explains his inspiration for Garbage Island and the facts of the very real floating garbage patch in the Pacific Ocean.
VERDICT This entertaining animal adventure stands out from similar fare because of its strong characters and an underlying message of environmental awareness.
Reviewed by Maeve Dodds, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library, NC , Sep 01, 2018

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