Martha Bennett Stiles, '54

Book: Island Magic

Illustrator(s): Daniel San Souci

About the Book

When David hears that his grandfather has sold his dairy farm and is coming to live with his family in Grosse Ile in Michigan, he is excited. When David used to visit Grandad’s farm, Grandad showed him lots of wonderful things. Now it’s David’s turn, and there are so many things he wants to share with Grandad. In this poignant story of a boy’s relationship with his grandfather, Martha Bennett Stiles and Daniel San Souci have captured the urgency of a child’s desire to be accepted by, and to give in return to, someone he loves.

About the Author

Martha Bennett Stiles has written a number of books for young readers, including Darkness Over The Land, an ALA Notable Book. Mrs. Stiles lived for a number of years in Ann Arbor, Michigan, before moving to her present home in Bourbon County, Kentucky.