Described as "Tim Burton meets Narnia," The Picture Island is a gothic fantasy adventure where magic and mystery await at every turn.
Deep in the snowy woods, four orphans of the Bunion Home for Extra Children discover a broken picture frame hidden in a stone garden. In another time, across the sea, a boy is born with a decidedly pointy head; his fate is tied to the two young sisters he meets at a seaside carnival. And on the cold sands of a cursed beach, a white buffalo pines for his lost treasure. All the characters’ separate journeys bring them to the Picture Island, and an epic battle with a Sea Witch for the island—and their own souls—ensues.
About the Author
Michael S. Manley is a professional writer, French hornist and teacher,l living in Las Vegas, Nevada. In addition to The Picture Island, Michael is the author of the plays float and Sept., and the co-author (book, lyrics) of the one-act musical Legacy of the Tiger Mother, with composer and author Angela Chan. Michael has published many articles on labor and the arts for The International Musician.
Reviews
“ I am a voracious reader, and while Michael S. Manley is a new author to me, I am eager to read his future work. The turns of phrase in this book are magnificently vivid, the rich prose a delight. I even found myself, at one point, moved to tears. This book has it all-lush imagery, adventure, the classic good-versus-evil struggle, magic, and redemption. And along the way, our heartstrings are pulled with lessons about family, teamwork, and, most importantly, understanding for those just a little different from us. Well done, Mr. Manley”
