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Long Ago and Far Away; Abel's Island

11/07/1988

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Series

Long Ago and Far Away

Program

Abel's Island

Program Number

103T

Series Description

Long Ago and Far Away captures the spirit of children's literature in a weekly series showcasing international television programs of classic and contemporary children's books, folktales, and fairy tales. The animated and dramatic productions recall the magic of storytelling. Series release date: 1988

Program Description

Abel's Island is the story of an articulate and sophisticated mouse who is stranded on an island far away from his loving wife Amanda and civilized community. This is an intelligent and playful retelling of the classic Robinson Crusoe story, made accessible and appealing for children by means of it animal hero and his noble efforts.

Duration

00:31:00

Asset Type

Broadcast program

Media Type

Video

Genres

Children's

Topics

Literature

Citation

Chicago: “Long Ago and Far Away; Abel's Island,” 11/07/1988, WGBH Media Library & Archives, accessed November 16, 2018, http://openvault.wgbh.org/catalog/V_735F3FA253F84B69AF3A6B33752CDC5A.

MLA: “Long Ago and Far Away; Abel's Island.” 11/07/1988. WGBH Media Library & Archives. Web. November 16, 2018. <http://openvault.wgbh.org/catalog/V_735F3FA253F84B69AF3A6B33752CDC5A>.

APA: Long Ago and Far Away; Abel's Island. Boston, MA: WGBH Media Library & Archives. Retrieved from http://openvault.wgbh.org/catalog/V_735F3FA253F84B69AF3A6B33752CDC5A