About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is feeling powerless or needs to see how creativity can be a tool for resilience. It is the perfect choice for the young storyteller who tends to embellish the truth or for a child who is navigating fears of the unknown through humor. The story follows Antonio, an eight-year-old kidnapped by a band of bumbling outlaws, who must use his wits to survive. Instead of fighting back with force, he uses the power of narrative, spinning a never-ending tale that keeps his captors enthralled and gives him control over a scary situation. This clever metafictional chapter book celebrates the agency of children and the way imagination can transform fear into a hilarious game. It is a wonderful bridge for 7 to 10 year olds who are ready for more complex narrative structures but still crave a sense of play and adventure.
