About This Book
Reach for this book when your child seems restless with the familiar or starts asking what lies beyond their own neighborhood or routine. It is a perfect choice for the adventurous spirit who feels a bit different from their peers because of their intense curiosity. The story follows five friends who live on an island where everyone else is content to stay put. Unlike their neighbors, these protagonists are driven by a need to see what is on the other side of the rocky, dense terrain they have always known. It celebrates the drive to explore and the courage to seek answers, making it a wonderful fit for children ages 5 to 10. You might choose this book to validate your child's sense of wonder and to show them that the world is wide and full of possibilities for those brave enough to look.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is entirely secular and safe. It deals with the feeling of being an outsider or 'different' in one's desires, but it handles this metaphorically through the lens of exploration. The resolution is hopeful and expansive.
