Are We There Yet?

Written by Dan Santat

A boy's car ride turns into a time-travel adventure through history's wonders and mysteries.

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40 pages· 196 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud· AD520L

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Bookroo's summary

On a seemingly endless car ride to his grandmother's birthday, a boy's boredom transforms into an extraordinary journey through time. As the minutes stretch, he finds himself amidst pirates, princesses, and dinosaurs, even brushing shoulders with historical figures like Ben Franklin. With each twist, the boy wonders where—or when—he'll land next. Will he make it to the party, or will time's unpredictable path lead him elsewhere? This inventive tale turns the mundane into a thrilling adventure, challenging the very concept of time and boredom.

From the publisher

Caldecott Medalist Dan Santat–creator of The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend and After the Fall–takes readers on the road trip of a lifetime!

“Are we there yet?” Every parent has heard this classic kid question on a long car ride–and after reading this astonishingly inventive new book (that even turns upside down for several pages!), you’ll never look at being bored the same way again.

Let’s face it: everyone knows that car rides can be boring. And when things get boring, time slows down. In this book, a boy feels time slowing down so much that it starts going backward–into the time of pirates! Of princesses! Of dinosaurs! The boy was just trying to get to his grandmother’s birthday party, but instead he’s traveling through Ancient Egypt and rubbing shoulders with Ben Franklin. When time flies, who knows where–or when–he’ll end up.

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