The Island and Saint Aidan

Discover the Holy Island

The Island and Saint Aidan by Brandi Willis Schreiber, illustrated by Micah Peek, invites you into a world of holiness. This chapter book explores how St. Aidan, the "Apostle of Northumbria," first met the Holy Island of Lindisfarne. Through black-and-white ink drawings, we witness the island's creatures battling loneliness and fear. St. Aidan's presence transforms their self-perception. Perfect for ages 7-14, this paperback spans 112 pages, measuring 5.25 x 7.25 inches.

A Unique Story

This beautifully written book delves into the unique story of St. Aidan and the Holy Island. We see a plover, a rabbit, and the island itself overcoming judgment. St. Aidan helps change their course, revealing what they will become. The narrative is engaging, with vivid illustrations by Micah Peek. Dive into this inspiring tale, exploring themes of holiness and transformation.

About the Author: Brandi Willis Schreiber is the author of A Long Walk with Mary: A Personal Search for the Mother of God and a contributor to Behold a Great Light: A Daily Devotional for the Nativity Fast Through Theophany, both from Ancient Faith Publishing. A longtime native of West Texas, she holds an MA and BA in English literature with emphases in poetry and creative writing, both from Texas Tech University. As a diakonissa, she and her husband, Fr. Dcn. David, worship and serve with their son at St. Andrew Greek Orthodox Church in Lubbock, Texas.

About the Illustrator: Micah Peek was born and raised in the American South, receiving his degree in Art and Design from Anderson University’s SC School of the Arts. He works as a freelance designer, and this is his first published work of illustration. He is also an amateur astronomer and gardener and enjoys dancing with his daughter in the evenings.

Praise for The Island and Saint Aidan

"Brandi Willis Schreiber’s The Island and Saint Aidan, begins in the voice of a magical island and not only describes flora and fauna but treats them as friends and even family. Of certain migrating birds she understands deeply their relationship: 'To go was their design. And to be here was hers….She loved being a home.' Here we begin to understand that this is a book written by a mother, for children of adventure, but also for other mothers and fathers and families. The book shifts perspectives/voices just as the tides and weather shift on the island. What I love about this story is that it cares for the sentence the way a naturalist cares for nature. The attention to detail, to sounds, to complexity and simplicity in one, to beauty, to nurture and care, these are all present in Schreiber’s prose here. Her writing brings you into the presence of the sacred." -John Poch, author of The Future of Love

"In her tender and poetic book, The Island and Saint Aidan, Brandi Schreiber does not talk down to children. She remembers the intricate inner lives they hold in their hearts. She knows the Spirit of God whispers in those places. This book affirms to a child and reminds the adult that we are shaped by Love. What a gift of a message to all!" -Shemaiah Gonzalez, author of Undaunted Joy: The Revolutionary Act of Cultivating Delight