The Unnameables

The Unnameables

By Ellen Booraem

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Medford lives on a neat, orderly island called—simply—Island.     Islanders like names that say exactly what a thing (or a person) is or does. Medford Runyuin is different. A foundling, he has...Medford lives on a neat, orderly island called—simply—Island.
     Islanders like names that say exactly what a thing (or a person) is or does. Medford Runyuin is different. A foundling, he has a meaningless name that is just one of many reminders that he’s an outsider. He also has a secret that could get him banished from Island forever.
     A strange creature is about to arrive on Island, and Medford’s secret will be out before he can blink twice. 
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    Medford lives on a neat, orderly island called—simply—Island.     Islanders like names that say exactly what a thing (or a person) is or does. Medford Runyuin is different. A foundling, he has...Medford lives on a neat, orderly island called—simply—Island.
         Islanders like names that say exactly what a thing (or a person) is or does. Medford Runyuin is different. A foundling, he has a meaningless name that is just one of many reminders that he’s an outsider. He also has a secret that could get him banished from Island forever.
         A strange creature is about to arrive on Island, and Medford’s secret will be out before he can blink twice. 
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    Medford lives on a neat, orderly island called—simply—Island.
         Islanders like names that say exactly what a thing (or a person) is or does. Medford Runyuin is different. A foundling, he has a meaningless name that is just one of many reminders that he’s an outsider. He also has a secret that could get him banished from Island forever.
         A strange creature is about to arrive on Island, and Medford’s secret will be out before he can blink twice. 
    Details
    • Pages: 336
    • Publisher: HarperCollins
    • Imprint: Clarion Books
    • Publication Date: 21st March 2011
    • Trim Size: 5.12 x 7.62 in
    • Illustration Note: Black-and-white illustrations
    • ISBN: 9780547552132
    Reviews

    "Booraem’s debut is an ever-surprising, genre-defying page-turner. Realistic characters deal with philosophical problems in vivid, flowing prose that is evocative and often funny. A sort of combination of witch-trial–era Salem and The Giver, this book offers a treat with nearly every page turn.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review   "The novel’s humor and amiable tone make it a highly-accessible but thought-provoking read."--The Horn Book Magazine "Avid readers in middle school and high school will enjoy a tale that combines magic with an almost puritanical culture."--VOYA (5Q4P) —

    Author Bio
    ELLEN BOORAEM was an award-winning journalist for numerous Maine newspapers for thirty years until she decided to devote her time to her writing. She lives in Brooklin, Maine, where in addition to fiction writer, she is a mentor, writing coach, and substitute teacher. She is also a founding director of the Brooklin Youth Corps, a summertime self-esteem program for teenagers. The Unnameables is her first children’s novel.
    Medford lives on a neat, orderly island called—simply—Island.
         Islanders like names that say exactly what a thing (or a person) is or does. Medford Runyuin is different. A foundling, he has a meaningless name that is just one of many reminders that he’s an outsider. He also has a secret that could get him banished from Island forever.
         A strange creature is about to arrive on Island, and Medford’s secret will be out before he can blink twice. 
    • Pages: 336
    • Publisher: HarperCollins
    • Imprint: Clarion Books
    • Publication Date: 21st March 2011
    • Trim Size: 5.12 x 7.62 in
    • Illustrations Note: Black-and-white illustrations
    • ISBN: 9780547552132

    "Booraem’s debut is an ever-surprising, genre-defying page-turner. Realistic characters deal with philosophical problems in vivid, flowing prose that is evocative and often funny. A sort of combination of witch-trial–era Salem and The Giver, this book offers a treat with nearly every page turn.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review   "The novel’s humor and amiable tone make it a highly-accessible but thought-provoking read."--The Horn Book Magazine "Avid readers in middle school and high school will enjoy a tale that combines magic with an almost puritanical culture."--VOYA (5Q4P) —

    ELLEN BOORAEM was an award-winning journalist for numerous Maine newspapers for thirty years until she decided to devote her time to her writing. She lives in Brooklin, Maine, where in addition to fiction writer, she is a mentor, writing coach, and substitute teacher. She is also a founding director of the Brooklin Youth Corps, a summertime self-esteem program for teenagers. The Unnameables is her first children’s novel.