The Last Castaways
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2003 · Est. 2.5 hour read

The Last Castaways

Written and illustrated by Harry Horse

Part of the Harry Horse's Last... series

A sinking ship leaves Grandfather and Roo lost at sea. Can they find their way home?

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128 pages· 12,658 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
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Grandfather and his dog Roo embark on a quest aboard the Unsinkable to find the Door to the Sea. Amidst high waves and tall tales, they seek the elusive King Cod. But when disaster strikes and the ship sinks, they're left adrift in the vast ocean. How will they navigate the briny deep and return home? Through letters to his grandchild, Grandfather recounts their thrilling adventure, filled with humor and unexpected challenges. Will they uncover the sea's secrets or remain lost forever?

From the publisher

A routine holiday for Grandfather and his canine sidekick Roo turns into an adventure when the two join an expedition to find the Door to the Sea.Sailing aboard the good ship Unsinkable, the intrepid explorers endure high waves, tall tales, and deteriorating table manners. Finally, the adventurers reach their destination, pulling in boatloads of codfish with their nets, all the while keeping an eye out for a glimpse of the mighty King Cod himself. Then disaster strikes and the Unsinkable is sinking! Grandfather and Roo abandon ship. But how will they find their way out of the briny deep now that they are lost at sea?Author-illustrator Harry Horse tells this hilarious, original story through a recovered ship log and a series of letters written by Grandfather to his grandchild back home. Horse’s winsome pen-and-ink illustrations capture the charmingly eccentric personalities of Grandfather and his delightful canine companion. The result is a fanciful tale that will delight young and old alike.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
128
Words
12,658
Reading age
6–10
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
750L
Themes & topics
Books about dogsBooks about grandpaBooks about letter writingBooks about familyBooks about adventure and adventurers
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.7
F&P level
~R
AR points
2
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
130597
Publication
Published
April 1, 2009
First published
March 25, 2003
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781561454396

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