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Reviewed on May 1, 2016 | Picture Books
K-Gr 2—Syd pays an ordinary visit to his grandfather's house, when Grandad shows him a mysterious metal door in the attic. Syd and Grandad walk through the door and are suddenly aboard a huge ship. They dock at an island, where Grandad and Syd explore and go swimming. Then Grandad breaks the news to Syd—he is thinking of staying on the island with his jungle animal friends. Syd hugs Grandad one last time and boards the huge ship back to the real world, alone. The next m...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on April 1, 2016
Syd and his grandad travel to a faraway, fantastical tropical island. While Grandad chooses to stay, Syd returns home and ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More