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Abel’s Island by William Steig recounts the story of Abel, a mouse who finds himself marooned on a deserted island after a storm separates him from his wife. Over almost a year, Abel learns to survive by drawing on his intuition and primal instincts. Throughout his ordeal, he holds onto hope, improvises shelters, and sends signals in hopes of being rescued, ultimately discovering his resilience and capacity to thrive outside civilization.