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Island in the Sun

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3.5 out of 5
Based on 4 Ratings and 3 Reviews

Book Description
World famous entertainer and humanitarian Harry Belafonte's lovely, lyrical childhood recollection of Jamaica is a tender portrait that will easily strike a chord in anyone who feels bound to a special place. The "story" first appeared as lyrics to an engaging calypso song popularized by Mr. Belafonte. In concert with Alex Ayliffe's luminously beautiful illustrations, childhood days of sugarcane f... More
Book Information
PublisherDial Books For Young Readers
BindingHardcover (10 editions)
Reading LevelAges 4-8
# of Pages32
ISBN-100803723873
ISBN-13978-0803723870
Publication Date05/01/1999
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About Harry Belafonte (Author) : Harry Belafonte is a published author of children's books. Published credits of Harry Belafonte include Island in the Sun.
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About Alex Ayliffe (Illustrator) : ALEX AYLIFFE has an established reputation as a storybook illustrator, working with major publishers including Orchard, Ladybird and Hodder Children’s Books. Her trademark papercut illustrations are... more
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