After their father builds a small curragh for his son and daughter, he warms them never to go to Fog Island, a "doomed and evil place," but one day they find themselves lost in a fog and currents carry them to there. The art is dramatic and powerful the cover spread of fog-enshrouded children glows with breathtaking beauty. Ungerer creates an eerie atmosphere by using a palette of predominantly somber hues of gray, black, brown, and blue. Resourceful Finn and his sister, Cara, live with their parents, who make a living by fishing and farming-"The family was poor yet grateful to survive on what they had." The spare text captures the lilt of country folk, as well as their superstitions. K-Gr 3-Full of suspense and magic, this captivating adventure is set amid the harsh landscape of Ireland's west coast.
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