A Fort on the Moon
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

A Fort on the Moon

Written by Maggie Pouncey · Illustrated by Larry Day

Two brothers embark on a moon adventure. Is it real or imagined?

5.5/7 Bookroo expert·3.4/5 Goodreads · 56 ratings
32 pages
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Bookroo's summary

Brothers Fox and Dodge Wilder embark on a whimsical journey to the moon in their homemade rocket, using 'junk' to build a magnificent fort. As they face challenges, their bond strengthens. But was their adventure real or just a flight of imagination? Dive into a tale of fantasy, invention, and brotherly love.

From the publisher

A boy and his older brother hatch a plan to return to the moon for the fourth time in their homemade rocket. This time, they’re going to build something extra-special.

Using a bunch of “junk” their mom left in a heap by the back door, brothers Fox and Dodge Wilder blast off by night for their fifth trip to the moon. They strap into their old car-seats and put on their protective bike helmets and winter coats. Ready for lift off!

When they land, they set to work on a magnificent fort. It’s hard work, and sometimes they face setbacks, but Dodge knows he can always turn to his older brother for inspiration. When they’re done, they return to the comfort of home and breakfast

Did the trip really take place, or was it only in the kids’ imagination?

A Fort on the Moon will resonate with any child with a passion for fantasy, adventure, and invention, and parents are sure to love the heartwarming bond of two brothers in a world of their own.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about imaginationBooks about brothersBooks about the moonBooks about imagination and playBooks about siblings
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Fun to see two brothers having an imaginative, creative adventure.

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Book details

Publication
Published
November 3, 2020
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780823446575

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