About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is stuck indoors on a gloomy day and needs a dose of high-spirited absurdity to lift their mood. It is the perfect antidote to boredom, transforming the mundane frustration of a leaky roof into a grand, nautical adventure where the rules of reality simply do not apply. As the family house floats away from a rainy London street toward the South Pacific, the story celebrates the power of imagination and the resilience found in humor. While the plot involves pirates and cannibals, the tone remains lighthearted and satirical. It is an excellent choice for children aged 7 to 11 who enjoy dry wit and slapstick situations. Parents will appreciate how the story emphasizes family unity even in the most ridiculous circumstances, making it a wonderful bridge between simple picture books and more complex middle-grade fantasy.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book features 'cannibals,' which is a common trope in 1970s adventure fiction. The treatment is satirical and absurdist rather than realistic or malicious, but it reflects the era's cultural tropes. The peril is metaphorical and humorous, with a secular and hopeful resolution.
