Medford lives on a neat, orderly island called?simply?Island. Islanders like names that say exactly what a thing (or a person) is or does. Medford Runyuin is different. A foundling, he has a meaningless name that is just one of many reminders that he's an outsider. He also has a secret that could get him banished from Island forever. A strange creature is about to arrive on Island, and Medford's secret will be out before he can blink twice. Ages 9-12 Grades 4-7 AUTHOR: ELLEN BOORAEM was an award-winning journalist for numerous Maine newspapers for thirty years until she decided to devote her time to her writing. She lives in Brooklin, Maine, where in addition to fiction writer, she is a mentor, writing coach, and substitute teacher. She is also a founding director of the Brooklin Youth Corps, a summertime self-esteem program for teenagers. The Unnameables is her first children's novel.
