A story that young readers will appreciate, as it engages on multiple levels. Of course, it's about adventure, but it's also about how a good story is created, how it unfolds and entangles, and how it ultimately finds resolution, leaving boredom behind. All of this is presented in a narrative tone that takes children seriously without being overly solemn. Adults will also enjoy this contemporary volume, which is sure to find its place among the particularly beautiful (children's) books on the shelf.