Buy all 4 books in the Eugene’s Island series of chapter books for newly independent readers aged 7-8 and get a 10% discount on the books!
Written by New Zealand author Elizabeth Kirkby-McLeod and illustrated by Anna McKessar
In The Birthday Solution, Eugene arrives on the wild and windy bird sanctuary island on his birthday but nothing is working out as planned. Can he find a way to make this birthday special and enjoy his new home?
In The Christmas Visitors, Eugene’s cousins are coming for Christmas! But will they like his new home? And how will they react when it turns out they aren’t the only special visitors who will arrive on the island for Christmas day?
In The Art Project, Eugene finds lots of things have changed now they live on the island, including having to do schoolwork at home. An accident in the ocean causes problems and distracts Eugene from his latest school project. Can he help protect the birds on the island and finish his project in time?
In The Pet Problem, Eugene would love to have his pet dog Jupiter join him on the island, but Dad keeps saying no. Can Eugene’s grandma bring Jupiter with her when she visits? And if she does what will happen to the other animals on the island?
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The series appeals to independent readers 5-7 years old as they begin to read chapter books. It’s also suitable for reading aloud to younger children or for classroom use. Similar in size and market to series by Sally Rippin, Yvette Poshoglian and Susannah McFarlane, Eugene’s Island is unique in offering a New Zealand setting and a gentle introduction to environmental concerns, all within simple, enjoyable tales.
A large portion of the language used in the writing is from the ‘basic sight word’ lists used in many New Zealand primary schools.
Reviews
Read NZ ~ “Although aimed at emergent readers it still delivers real emotion and problems that readers will understand and identify with. Eugene is an admirable, likeable character, coming up with a solution to a problem and young readers will relate to his highs and lows.”
Jessie Eyre, teacher ~ “Eugene is a relatable character that I know my students will love getting to know more. We can’t wait to read about his future adventures.”
