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The Islands of Elsewhere
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  • Published: 9 September 2025
  • ISBN: 9780593530535
  • Imprint: Rocky Pond Books
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 240
  • RRP: $16.99

The Islands of Elsewhere

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Paperback
9 Sept 2025
EBook
20 June 2023
Audiobook
20 June 2023
Hardback
18 July 2023
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With hints of magic and plenty of adventure, this seaside story of siblings on a hunt for treasure is perfect for fans of The Penderwicks and The Vanderbeekers.

Not many kids have an island in their backyard, but suddenly, the Snolly sisters have three. They’re staying at Granddaddy’s seaside property for the summer, which includes the mysterious Fairy Islands: Fairy, Little Fairy, and Ghost. The people in Misty Cove call them “in-between places,” and say they’re full of magic—a magic that gets inside you.

But ten-year-old Bee Snolly doesn’t believe in magic—she just wants to help her ill Granddaddy. And if she and her sisters can unravel the mystery of the Fairy Islands in time, they may discover a long-buried secret that could help them all.
  • Published: 9 September 2025
  • ISBN: 9780593530535
  • Imprint: Rocky Pond Books
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 240
  • RRP: $16.99
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Praise for The Islands of Elsewhere


Praise for The Islands of Elsewhere

"In addition to the strong characterization and magical setting, the story weaves in realistic topics that many children will recognize from their own lives, including bullying, aging grandparents, and divorced parents, all the while validating their feelings . . . A charming family story with a touch of fairy-tale atmosphere." —Kirkus

"Via a cozy, magic-dusted family story that features a bewitching setting, Fawcett creates endearing and affectionate characters with realistic tensions—especially between scientifically minded Bee and her more imaginative family members—whose individual strengths help solve the central mystery." —Publishers Weekly

"Fawcett’s poignant story about imaginary worlds and very real problems, with its tongue-in-cheek nostalgic narration, is perfect for fans of Catherynne M. Valente and magical mysteries." —Booklist