PARTRIDGE ISLAND is an endearing chronicle about twin influences on childhood development: nature and a loving, creative family. It combines rich memories of a time gone by with reflections on the natural world and how they connect to young people's questions and maturation. This book is humorous, sad, endearing and thought provoking as it follows the children into adulthood. Moreover, this book is illustrated with exquisite pencil drawings that help the reader visualize this enchanted island.