![]() ![]() And what about picking berries, fishing, and seeing starfish, anemones, periwinkles, and hermit crabs on the shore? Realizing that her days are filled with interesting sights and happy wanderings, Jessie finishes her letter with a warning to her city cousin: “When you visit my island, Thomas, you might never want to leave.” The lovely watercolor pictures, with their soft pastel tones, play an important role in telling the story often the text merely suggests what the pictures show in detail. ![]() The abandoned cabin is fun to explore, and it’s exciting to watch the ferries. ![]() What can she show Thomas? Well, there are the bald eagles nesting in the first tree, and those curious harbor seals there are killer whales, an otter family, and dozens of birds. What could be more interesting than playing tennis, hockey, and video games at the mall or seeing a movie or concert? When Jessie’s mother suggests they invite Thomas for a visit to their island, Jessie climbs a high hill overlooking the ocean and writes a little in reply. The first, from Jessie’s cousin Thomas, describes the activities of city life. ![]()
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