Once Upon an Island - Alice Albinia

Travel across oceans and through time in this glorious book from award-winning historian and storyteller, Alice Albinia.

Discover 20 wondrous islands - from the rugged landscape of the Orkney islands that people of the Stone Age once called home, to the sunny coasts of the Isles of Scilly. This captivating journey reveals islands as places of wonder and warning, rich with histories that have shaped the world far beyond their shores.

Perfect for curious explorers, map lovers and anyone enchanted by the magic of faraway places, Once Upon an Island is an unforgettable voyage through geography, history and story.

It has first-person narratives and read-aloud maps, all brought to life with beautiful illustrations by Helen Cann.

Great for age 7+.