About This Book
John Tabor complains about everything on his first whaling voyage until he meets a strange old man who takes him on an extraordinary journey.
What Parents Should Know
Discussion Prompts
1
Why do you think John Tabor complained so much at the beginning of his voyage?
2
What was the most extraordinary part of John's journey with the strange old man?
3
How did John change by the end of the story? What do you think helped him change?
4
Have you ever felt like complaining about something, and then something unexpected happened that changed your mind?
5
What do you think is the difference between a regular story and a tall tale?
