The Island of Shelbie Mott

By Ernestia Fraser

It's the summer of '91 and Bahamian tomboy, Shelbie Mott, is secretly in love with Johnny Ingraham, a boy so handsome that even the "Queen of England would knight him just based off his looks." Unfortunately, Johnny is head-over-heels for Ricara, the green-eyed girl next door. The feeling of unrequited love upsets Shelbie but in no way tempers her daring attitude and growing enthusiasm for a summer of adventure with the boys.

Together, she and her gang of "pirates" and "soldiers" explore the complexities of a world made up of domineering parents, rock fights, unwanted crushes, and preposterous chores. Each challenge presented inspires Shelbie to uncover a deep-seated strength, but it's the reality of possibly losing her first love that threatens to mar the beauty of summer forever.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GXYYBVRP
• ISBN13: 9798218023041
• Release Date: July 2024
• Publisher: Fraser Books
• Length: 170 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 13 to 18 years
• Grade Range: Grade 8 to Postsecondary