美國繪本名家芭芭拉・庫尼延續《開花的阿露菲》的溫柔筆觸，描繪新英格蘭海岸小島上一家四代的故事。馬提亞斯是家中最小、最安靜的孩子，卻和提貝茲島有著最深的連結。他熟悉島嶼的每一處角落，即使後來航行遠方，終究選擇回到這片熟悉的土地。這本書細膩刻畫島上生活與家庭羈絆，平實中帶著歲月流轉的溫柔，是一首獻給家的詩。The acclaimed author of Miss Rumphius recounts the lives of four generations living on a New England coastal island and the importance of family ties.The youngest and quietest of 12 children, Matthias grew closest to Tibbets Island, learning its secrets through the years. And though in later years he sailed to faraway places, he always returned to the island he loved."Island Boy is certain to be a favorite for family sharing, as well as a must for school and public libraries. Teachers will love it; buy extra copies."—School Library Journal"As encompassing as the portrait of a life depicted in the award-winning Miss Rumphius , Cooney's latest work is an ode to simple acts of daily living."—Publishers Weekly
