Abel's+Island

Q: Why did Abel's attempt to make a stepping stone bridge to get to the other shore fail? A: By the fourth pile of stones in the river, the swift moving water carried away the largest stones Abel could carry.

Q: When Amanda came home at the end of the book, how did she know Abel was home? A: Abel had put her scarf that he had with him during his adventure on the entrance table, or taboret, for her to see while he napped in the parlor.

Q: What is Abel doing when he gets swept away by the wind? A: Trying to retrieve Amanda's scarf.

Q: Where does Abel live on the island? A: In a hollow log.