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Henry the Castaway
Young Henry and his dog, Laird Angus McAngus, are brave explorers. One day, they decide to find an ocean. They pack Henry's explorer's kit and an old flag made from a shirt, say farewell to his mother, and set off. They find the Orinoco River, trek through a jungle, and ride in a canoe. Unfortunately, the canoe capsizes, leaving them stranded on an island. Henry and his dog must use their wits to survive. Will they ever be rescued? By Mark Taylor. Illus by Graham Booth. 48 pgs, sc. ~ Lisa
"Who knows?" replied Henry. "It could take a year!"And it might have. For like many explorers of oceans, Henry and Angus were cast up on island with no escape. But good explorers are prepared for everything. And these two proved more than equal to the dangers they met, though there were some very tough moments.“It may be a long and dangerous trip,” he told his mother as they left.
“I hope it won’t take all day,” she said.
“Who knows?” replied Henry. “It could take a year!”
And it might have. For like many explorers of oceans, Henry and Angus were cast up on island with no escape. But good explorers are prepared for everything. And these two proved more than equal to the dangers they met, though there were some very tough moments.
Product Format: | Hardcover Book |
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Brand: | Purple House Press |
Author: | Mark Taylor |
Grades: | PK-3 |
ISBN: | 9798888180136 |
Length in Inches: | 9 |
Width in Inches: | 9.75 |
Height in Inches: | 0.5 |
Weight in Pounds: | 1.05 |