Description
Some dreams are just too big to be kept in bottles. New York Times best-selling author Carmen Agra Deedy brings to life the story of Walter Higgins, a scrappy kid with a great imagination.
When he’s shipped off to Boston to visit his unknown Great Aunt Hortensia, aka “the Warden,” Walter is sure that this will be the worst summer ever. Then, a lonely, grizzled sailor named Old Zeb comes into Walter’s life, and together they work on the Great Secret Project. Little by little, Old Zeb and Great Aunt Hortensia lead Walter to realize his own dreams and discover the magic that can be released when you reach for the stars. Deedy’s fun-filled and magical story reminds us all of the power of reaching for impossible dreams.
Reviews
“The ‘follow your dream’ moral is prevalent throughout the text and reinforced by the dreamlike quality of the illustrations. Behind the talk of adventuring is a reassurance that even though adults have their own dreams and adventures, they still love and return to their children.” ―School Library Journal
“Cuban storyteller Carmen Agra Deedy has crafted a dashing tale packed with skullduggery, schooners and galleons. Wise guys will especially like young Walter’s witty narration and his sly (but never snide) asides.” ―Miami Herald
More Details
AR Level: 3.2
Gr 3
Lexile: AD520L
Themes: Adventure, Dreams, Fear
BISAC 1: JUV013030 JUVENILE FICTION / Family / Multigenerational
BISAC 2: JUV014000 JUVENILE FICTION / Girls & Women
BISAC 3: JUV006000 JUVENILE FICTION / Business, Careers, Occupations
