My Quiet Ship
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

My Quiet Ship

Written by Hallee Adelman · Illustrated by Sonia Sanchez

A boy's escape from home conflict is shattered. Can he find courage to face reality?

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32 pages· AD530L
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Bookroo's summary

Quinn retreats to his imaginary Quiet Ship whenever his parents argue, seeking solace from the chaos. But when his sanctuary is broken, Quinn must confront his fears and find a new way to cope with the turmoil at home. Will he discover the courage to navigate the stormy seas of family conflict? This poignant tale explores a child's journey through fear and bravery, offering hope to those facing similar struggles.

From the publisher

Whenever the yelling in his house starts, Quinn runs to a special hiding place. There he becomes captain of the Quiet Ship, where he can get far, far away from the yelling that hurts his ears and makes him feel scared. But one day the Quiet Ship is broken and Quinn needs a new plan, one that requires him to be brave. A thoughtful treatment of a difficult topic, this story is for any child who faces fighting in the home.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD530L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.5
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
October 1, 2018
Publisher
Albert Whitman & Company
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780807567135
LCCN
2018008891

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