An Old Shell: Poems of the Galapagos

by Tony Johnston, Tom Pohrt (Illustrator)

A collection of poems exploring and celebrating the Galapagos Islands and their various animals, including "The Voyage of the Rice Rat," "Magnificent Frigatebird," and "The Sea Lion's Song."

64 pages, Hardcover

First published October 8, 1999

About the author

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Tony Johnston has written many acclaimed books for young people. She and her husband lived in Mexico for fifteen years, where they raised their children. She now lives in San Marino, California.

Reviews

[Jackie · Rating 4 out of 5]

The sparse poetry and black and white illustrations mirror the true feeling of the Galapagos Islands, which were formed by "hot spot" volcanoes in the Pacific Ocean 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador.