Abel's Island

Content Ratings

Mild Romance

Abel's love for his wife Amanda is the emotional core of the story; their relationship is tender and devoted, expressed through Abel's longing and determination to return to her.

Mild Themes

Abel experiences profound isolation and must learn self-reliance; his longing for Amanda and the comforts of home create emotional weight; themes of survival, resilience, and the power of love are central.

Mild Violence

Abel faces threats from predators including an owl and a cat; survival challenges are real but handled within a gentle, storybook frame.

Synopsis

When a sudden storm sweeps genteel mouse Abel away from his beloved wife Amanda and strands him on a deserted island, he must learn to survive alone for an entire year. A beautifully written survival story that is both funny and deeply moving, with Steig's signature wit and heart.