An Island in the Soup facts for kids
Front cover illustration
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| Author | Mireille Levert |
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| Illustrator | Mireille Levert |
| Cover artist | Mireille Levert |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's Literature |
| Publisher | Douglas & McIntyre/Groundwood Books |
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Publication date
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May 1, 2001 |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover & Paperback) |
| Pages | 24 |
| ISBN | 978-0-88899-403-5 |
An Island in the Soup is a fun children's book created by French-Canadian author and illustrator Mireille Levert. It was first released on May 1, 2001, by Douglas & McIntyre/Groundwood Books.
This book tells an exciting story about a child's imagination during dinner. It shows how playing with food can turn into a grand adventure. Mireille Levert won a major award, the Governor General's Literary Award, for her amazing illustrations in An Island in the Soup in 2001. People have called it a "wonderful book" because its pictures are delightful and inspiring. The clever and creative journey in the story appeals to kids of all ages.
Contents
Discover the Story of An Island in the Soup
This section shares the main events of the book.
Victor's Dinner Time Adventure
The story begins with Victor of the Noodle. He is a brave knight of the Order of the Macaroni. He is busy fighting in a forest when his patient mother calls him to dinner. At the table, Victor finds a strange bowl of fish soup. He really doesn't want to eat it.
Victor protests that the soup is too dangerous. He says there is a mysterious island floating right in the middle of his bowl. Riding on a soup spoon, Victor and his Mum begin an adventure to this island.
Overcoming Obstacles in the Soup
On their journey, they face many challenges. They encounter a cheesy swamp filled with huge, smelly fish. A storm of giant peas and carrots tries to stop them. They even meet a pepper dragon!
The worst obstacle is the Bad Fairy Zoop. She captures Victor and tries to force him to eat his fish soup. But Victor's Mum quickly comes to the rescue and saves him.
The Delicious Ending
In the end, Victor finds himself very hungry. He gobbles up his entire bowl of soup. To his surprise, it turns out to be the best soup he has ever tasted!
Meet the Characters of An Island in the Soup
Learn about the main characters in this imaginative story.
- Victor: Victor is a young boy full of adventure and imagination. He loves to explore his world. When he doesn't want to eat his fish soup, he uses his amazing imagination to create a distraction.
- Victor's Mother: Victor's Mum is very patient and smart. She joins her son on his exciting adventure inside the fish soup. She helps Victor when he feels scared or lost. She lets him succeed on his own, which helps him feel more confident. She only steps in to save him when it's truly needed.
- Bad Fairy Zoop: The Bad Fairy Zoop is the villain in the story. She captures Victor and tries to make him eat his soup. This makes Victor's Mum rush in to save the day.
About the Author and Illustrator: Mireille Levert
Mireille Levert is the talented person who wrote and drew the pictures for An Island in the Soup.
Mireille Levert's Life and Work
Mireille Levert was born on December 20, 1956, in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada. She has been an illustrator and author for over twenty years. Her drawings are known for being bright and colorful. She often uses watercolors to create her playful art, which helps bring her stories to life.
Besides writing and illustrating, Mireille Levert has many other talents. She teaches batik art, works as a bookseller, and is a merchandiser and artist. From 1997 to 2002, she taught illustration at the University of Quebec in Montreal. She also earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree there.
Mireille Levert's Hobbies and Other Books
Mireille Levert enjoys bicycling and gardening. She also loves different forms of art, including movies, music, and literature.
She has won two Governor General's Awards for Children's Illustration. Her first award was in 1993 for her book Sleep Tight, Mrs. Ming. The second was in 2001 for An Island in the Soup. She has also been nominated for many other awards.
Here are some other children's books by Mireille Levert:
- Eddie Longpants
- The Princess who had Almost Everything
- Molly Draws
- Molly Counts
- A Wizard in Love
- Rose by Night
- Lucy's Secret
Awards for An Island in the Soup
An Island in the Soup received a special honor.
The Governor General's Literary Award
In 2001, An Island in the Soup won the Governor General's Award for Children's Illustration. These awards are also known as the GG's. They are national literary awards given out every year in Canada. They celebrate the best books in Canadian Literature.
More than 1,500 books are submitted each year. These books come from both English and French publishers. They represent Canadian authors, illustrators, and translators.
Award Categories and Selection
There are seven different categories for these awards:
- fiction
- poetry
- drama
- non-fiction
- children's literature-text
- children's literature-illustration
- translation
A special group of authors, illustrators, and translators chooses the final winners. Each winner receives a $25,000 prize. They also get a specially bound copy of their winning book.
