Mattland

Written by Hazel Hutchins · Illustrated by Dusan Petricic

A boy transforms a barren landscape into a vibrant world, but can it survive the storm?

4.0 Goodreads · 113 ratings

32 pages· 647 words· Est. 8 min read· AD620L

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Bookroo's summary

In a dreary new neighborhood, Matt's imagination transforms muddy fields into a vibrant world he calls Mattland. With the help of a little girl and her odds and ends, they build bridges and boats. But when a storm threatens to wash it all away, will the neighborhood kids unite to save their creation? Discover the magic of friendship and creativity in this inspiring tale.

From the publisher

Matt is miserable. The subdivision where he now lives is surrounded by nothing but muddy fields of rocks and sticks. But when Matt ventures out, his imagination kicks in. He draws a muddy, winding line and names it Snake River. A pile of rocks becomes the Dog Tooth Mountains. Just like that, Mattland is born. Soon a little girl shows up with a handful of helpful odds and ends. Piece by piece, she and Matt expand their new world with popsicle-stick bridges and scrap-paper boats. And when a rainstorm finally threatens to wash everything away, all the neighborhood kids appear and help stave off the flood. Evocative of childhood friendships and with sublime illustrations that brighten in color as the story progresses, Mattland is an inspiring ode to cooperative play.

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