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The Doldrums
The Doldrums | Nicholas Gannon
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A dreamy charmer of a book, full of clever wordplay that practically demands it be read out loud.New York Times Have you ever wanted to hold a little piece of the impossible? Lavishly illustrated in full color, The Doldrums is an extraordinary debut about friendship, imagination, and the yearning for adventure from author-artist Nicholas Gannon. A modern classic in the making, The Doldrums is for readers of inventive and timeless authors such as Brian Selznick and Lemony Snicket. Archer B. Helmsley wants an adventure. No, he needs an adventure. His grandparents were famous explorers . . . until they got stuck on an iceberg. Now Archers mother barely lets him out of the house. As if that would stop a true Helmsley. Archer enlists Adelaidethe girl who, according to rumor, lost her leg to a crocodileand Oliverthe boy next doorto help him rescue his grandparents. The Doldrums whisks us off on an adventure full of sly humor, incredible detail, and enormous heart. With approximately twenty pieces of breathtaking full-color artwork, as well as black-and-white spot illustrations, and gorgeous, literary writing, Nicholas Gannon proves himself to be a distinctive new voice with his middle grade debut. Be in it for the limitless imagination. For the characters who capture your heart. For the rich world youll want to settle into. But most of all, be in it for the friendship. That, after all, is the true adventure.
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Moony
The Doldrums | Nicholas Gannon
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Day 7 of #7days7covers This book arrived yesterday with wonderful illustrations. #children

julesG 😍 I think I have this one in my secret stash for the kids. 5y
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KassKho
The Doldrums | Nicholas Gannon
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I went in to get a couple of paperbacks but then I saw the new doldrums was out! It‘s so beautiful I‘ll need to share the inside with you all later!

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Bibliogeekery
The Doldrums | Nicholas Gannon
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This was a bit of an impulse buy for my niece. I usually like to research books more thoroughly but this one sounded like a fun read for her. Has anyone read it? Is it good?

BookishMarginalia Love the cover! 8y
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HiddenGemBooks
The Doldrums | Nicholas Gannon
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Archer B. Helmsley wants an adventure. No, he needs an adventure. His grandparents were famous explorers . . . until they got stuck on an iceberg. Now Archer‘s mother barely lets him out of the house. As if that would stop a true Helmsley. Archer enlists Adelaide—the girl who, according to rumor, lost her leg to a crocodile—and Oliver—the boy next door—to help him rescue his grandparents.

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Filled with amazing illustrations!😍

Aseleener I read this to my kids this summer. We loved it. 8y
mcipher Awww, I miss reading aloud to my son. Teenagers are so hard - everything changes. No more picture books! 8y
KassKho This book is the absolute best! I can't wait till see what happens next and all the pretty illustrations that come with it ❤️ 8y
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Bookdodger
The Doldrums | Nicholas Gannon

Started this yesterday to review for a presentation to some school librarians--what fun! Enriched vocabulary and gorgeous illustrations.

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