Nine-year-old Steven C. Pierre, a student of Eva
Hilton Primary School, Nassau, Bahamas, reads “Island Surprise: A Bahamian
Adventure” to his family!
Shortly after its release, “Island Surprise: A
Bahamian Adventure” by Fay Knowles was ranked in Amazon's Top 100 Best Sellers
in Elementary School books in Australia. This beautifully illustrated
children’s adventure story of family, simplicity and resilience is available on
Amazon in paperback, hardcover and as an eBook at ISLAND SUPRISE
Ten-year-old Demi Bowe proudly holds her copy of
“Island Surprise: A Bahamian Adventure” that her father Demetri Bowe bought for
her. Demetri is a retired bank manager and Demi’s parents Demetri and Ruth D.
Bowe own and operate a business called Bold Pineapple Beauty (Ruthdbowe@gmail.com).
Excited with her new book, Demi said she was going to
read Island Surprise “over and over again”!
“Island Surprise: A Bahamian Adventure” is available
on Amazon at https://mybook.to/ISLANDSURPRISE
in paperback, hardcover and as an eBook.
Also, paperbacks can be purchased locally at Logos,
Harbour Bay.
It’s Easter-time and two young Bahamian boys Michael
and Tony can’t wait to surprise their grandparents Pa Joe and Ma Tilly on
remote Coco Plum Island with a visit, but their parents Pete and Helen have
difficulties getting a flight for the family. Then a storm threatens to spoil
all of their plans.
Beautifully brought to life with full colour
illustrations, every scene vividly captures the story's essence and magic. Action
packed and heart-warming, children will love and learn from this fun adventure
story of family togetherness, simplicity and resilience.
“Island Surprise: A Bahamian Adventure” is available
on Amazon in paperback, hardcover and as an e-Book at ISLAND SURPRISE: A BAHAMIAN ADVENTURE
Pictured with a hardcover copy of “Island Surprise: A Bahamian Adventure” by yours truly: Eight-year-old Henry Forsyth, who was chosen at The Little Cottage Library of The Bahamas, Glinton’s, Long Island, Bahamas, to be the first to borrow this fun adventure story of family togetherness, simplicity and resilience from the library.
Susan L. Koster, who is co-founder of The Little
Cottage Library along with Jodi Maley, said: “Henry was chosen to be the first
to borrow Island Surprise as he is an avid reader and I knew he would enjoy
it!” Susan is also Director of C.R.A.B. – “Caught Reading a Book” Book Club,
which fosters a love of reading for primary school students.
Henry’s mother Lillian Forsyth said: “We surely
enjoyed reading your book. It reminded me so much of my childhood. Henry and I
read it together. Your book surely depicts life back in the 1980's on the
islands. Thank you so much for writing such an amazing book!”
What a lovely compliment from Lillian! Island Surprise
is actually set in the present day, but I intended to show children what it
used to be like on a Bahamian Family Island and to explain to them that life
can really be quite simple. Island Surprise also educates them about such
island occupations as grinding corn and shelling peas!
“Island Surprise: A Bahamian Adventure” is available
on Amazon in paperback, hardcover and as an e-Book at ISLAND SURPRISE: A BAHAMIAN ADVENTURE .
Paperbacks are also available locally at Logos Bookstore, Harbour Bay, Nassau,
Bahamas.
ALL THREE EDITIONS of my children’s book, *ISLAND SURPRISE: A BAHAMIAN ADVENTURE*, are available on Amazon!
Whether you love the hardback, paperback, or eBook
version, there’s something for everyone! You can order paperbacks of
"Island Surprise: A Bahamian Adventure" on Amazon at https://mybook.to/ISLANDSURPRISE or
purchase one locally at Logos Bookstore, Harbour Bay, Nassau, Bahamas. To order
a hardcover go to https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G3T15VXK
Here’s me opening a box of hardcover editions of “Island Surprise: A Bahamian Adventure” when they had just arrived in Nassau! CLICK HERE for the video.
Discover
my published works at https://www.amazon.com/stores/Fay-Knowles/author/B019CUBMDW
Erskine and I were honoured to be invited by Julian Reid of Jones Communications to be interviewed by him for his TV show "Reid Between The Lines"! Our interview was pre-recorded at the JCN studios last Tuesday and was aired at 7 p.m. on JCN Channel 214 Monday, February 16th!
Here are the Youtube links to Seg 1 and Seg 2 of our JCN Interview:
Seg.
1 - Youtube 1
Seg.
2 - Youtube 2
VALENTINE’S DAY 1966! Erskine and I had become unofficially
engaged at Christmas, so I had a red Carnation delivered to his work place
Colonial Insurance on Elizabeth Avenue, for him to wear all day as he went
around his clients on his scooter!
📚📚📚 Books, books and more lovely books! I've received another shipment of paperback copies of "ISLAND SURPRISE: A BAHAMIAN ADVENTURE" 🌴📖 and some hardcovers are also on the way!
Get
your copy of "Island Surprise: A Bahamian Adventure" by Fay Knowles
on Amazon at ISLAND SURPRISE ON AMAZON or locally at
Logos Bookstore, Harbour Bay, Nassau. 🏝️✨
Shortly after being released, “Island Surprise: A Bahamian Adventure” was ranked in Amazon's Top 100 Best Sellers in Elementary School books in Australia!
“Island Surprise: A Bahamian Adventure” is available on Amazon in paperback, hardcover and as an eBook.
Order your copy of
“Island Surprise” on Amazon at ISLAND SURPRISE
Gosh! 🌟 This new review from “Andy”, a UK grandpa, about "Island Surprise: A Bahamian Adventure" really says it all! 👴
“I
have read this delightful book 📚 myself, before
passing it to my grandchildren. The book has a
clear print, easy to read, and the charming illustrations 🎨 appear throughout. I sat down to read part of the
story, and couldn’t put it down. Fay cleverly
describes the beauty of the island 🌴, as well as
explaining the older traditions and meaning of local words. The characters are all well presented, endearing ❤️,
overcoming problems, friendly 😊, and helpful. A
most enjoyable read. Thank you, Fay!”
Thank you so much to this UK grandpa! 🙏
Get your copy of “Island Surprise: A Bahamian Adventure” and delight the young children in your life! 🎉✨ ORDER ISLAND SURPRISE HERE!
“🌴
Island Surprise: A Bahamian Adventure” is creeping towards top 100 status on
Amazon .com! 📈
It’s #510 in Early Childhood Education on Amazon .com! 📚🌊✨
Readers from Amazon .com can be from any regions where
customers use that platform to buy from, including The Bahamas.
And there has been another lovely review of “Island
Surprise”! 🥰 This time from Spain on Amazon .com: “Super
book for adults and kids to read together! Lovely story and beautiful
illustrations to go with it.” Muchas gracias! 🙏
For fellow authors – let’s hope this review on Amazon
.com from Spain means that Amazon is now spreading reviews across all
platforms. My UK reviews haven’t appeared on Amazon .com yet though.
Help “Island Surprise: A Bahamian Adventure” reach top
100 status (or even further!) 🎯
over all Amazon platforms by going to https://mybook.to/ISLANDSURPRISE
🌊📖 and buying a copy! And share with your family
and friends! Thank you!
Wow! 🌟🌟
Two lovely 5-star reviews on Amazon UK for my children's chapter book “Island Surprise: A Bahamian
Adventure”! 🏝️📚
“I ordered this book and it came within 24 hours. ⏰ It is a warm-hearted story
in a tropical setting with delightful illustrations. 🌺🎨
Very suitable for a young nephew.”
“My 6 year old daughter loved this book. ❤️ A great, engaging story
for a young child and fantastic illustrations.” 👧✨📖
Thank you my lovely reviewers! 💖🙏
It's such a shame that Amazon doesn't share reviews
over all of our books' platforms now. 😔💔 They used to! 🕰️🗣️
Universal link for “Island Surprise: A Bahamian
Adventure” – UNIVERSAL LINK
Get your copy of "Island Surprise: A Bahamian Adventure" by Fay Knowles on Amazon at ISLAND SURPRISE Or if you're in Nassau you can buy paperbacks direct from me at $14 each while supplies last.
Author Fay Knowles is a long-time resident of The Bahamas and originally from Scotland. She is married to Bahamian songwriter/guitarist/vocalist Erskine Knowles.
Fay's books can be found at https://amazon.com/author/fayknowles . Her first illustrated children's book set in The Bahamas "Island Surprise: A Bahamian Adventure" is available in paperback, hardcover and as an eBook at https://mybook.to/ISLANDSURPRISE
From
a Scots-language poem written by Robert Burns, known as the National
Poet of Scotland, in 1788, but based on an older Scottish folk song.
In 1799 it was set to a traditional pentatonic tune, which has since
become standard. "For auld lang syne" might be loosely translated as
"for the sake of old times".
Acoustic cover by guitarist/vocalist/songwriter Erskine Knowles from The
Bahamas and his wife Fay, an author, long-time resident of The Bahamas and
originally from Scotland. Fay's books can be found at FAY'S AMAZON AUTHOR PAGE.
Her first illustrated children's book set in The Bahamas, "Island
Surprise: A Bahamian Adventure" is now available in paperback, hardcover
and as an eBook at ISLAND SURPRISE: A BAHAMIAN ADVENTURE
Nassau Bahamas December 31, 2025
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