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Nim's Island
Written by Wendy Orr
Illustrated by Kerry Millard
Allen & Unwin, 1999
Ages 7-10, Lexile 930L
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| Nim's Island, Allen & Unwin, 1999 |
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| Nim's Island, Walden 2008 |
- Engaging writing
- Strong female character
- Fantasy and reality overlap
- Smattering of scientific facts
- Timeless appeal
Highlights from the movie?
- Jody Foster's performance
- Adorable animal cast
- Hilarious cartoon-style antics
- Sympathetic moments for the author in me
Opening:
"In a palm tree, on an island, in the middle of the wide blue sea, was a girl."
Movie Trailer:
Movie Trailer:
Nim's Island follows Nim on her adventures around her deserted island home during her father's three-day expedition which turns into something more. She is helped by her iguana and seal friends, and by her emails to her favorite author.
I was initially disappointed with the casting of Abigail Breslin in the role of Nim. She has a definite Pollyanna vibe about her which differs from my interpretation of the text. Abby is a talented actress and her efforts eventually won me over. The movie itself deepens the subplots in order to widen the audience and intensify the character relationships. The addition of actual villains makes the story more cinematic. While all these changes were necessary to make a great film, some part of me would have liked to see a quieter movie more in keeping with Wendy's fabulous story.
Aside from the changes, it is hard not to love the humor and characterizations in the film. The settings are breathtaking, and the idea of an independent life on an island where your best friends are animals will appeal to every kid and kid-at-heart.
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I was initially disappointed with the casting of Abigail Breslin in the role of Nim. She has a definite Pollyanna vibe about her which differs from my interpretation of the text. Abby is a talented actress and her efforts eventually won me over. The movie itself deepens the subplots in order to widen the audience and intensify the character relationships. The addition of actual villains makes the story more cinematic. While all these changes were necessary to make a great film, some part of me would have liked to see a quieter movie more in keeping with Wendy's fabulous story.
Aside from the changes, it is hard not to love the humor and characterizations in the film. The settings are breathtaking, and the idea of an independent life on an island where your best friends are animals will appeal to every kid and kid-at-heart.
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| Reminisce with intermission commercials from Captain Bijou on You Tube. |
Modern kids probably can't imagine a theater without nachos. While they are hardly vintage fare, I can't resist a good bag of chips and a messy platter of cheesy goodness.
Try the Bacon Nachos Supreme recipe from Taste of Home or for a more mini van-friendly snack, Walking Tacos with a bag of Doritos or Fritos (my favorite!)
There are over 5,000 drive-in theaters across the U.S. mapped for you on Cinema Treasures.
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Have you reviewed the book? Please leave the link in the comments below. Thanks!
View all the Summer Drive-In reviews for 2017.
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