AUTHOR: Cameron Agra Deedy
ILLUSTRATOR: Michael P. White
PUBLISHER: Peachtree Publishers
PUBLICATION DATE: 2002
GENRE: Transitional Chapter Book
READING LEVEL: First Grade
BRIEF OVERVIEW: A small boy goes to live with his great aunt for the summer and while he is there, he meets and befriends a man who teaches him to live life and chase his own dreams instead of the dreams of others through the building of a boat.
INTEGRATED ACTIVITY: This book would be to help children learn about dreams and the differences between wanting something for yourself and for somebody else. During this book, boats and boating terms would be discussed.
REVIEWER’S NAME &
AFFILIATION: Nicole Stuart- Valdosta State University
