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The Great Escape

by Deborah Marcero Publisher: PUTNAM YOUNG READERS

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A snowy escape opens onto a topsy-turvy world

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Hardcover New English

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A snowy escape opens onto a topsy-turvy world

Evie heads into the snow seeking a little space from her younger siblings, but they follow—and a snowbank becomes a doorway to a world of stars, dolphins, and seahorses. The adventure makes sibling friction part of the fantasy: the children’s journey shifts from one sister’s attempt to get away to a situation where they must work together. The book also invites readers to rotate it as they follow the siblings, making the physical act of reading part of the story’s imaginative setup.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • A fit for children ages 4–8 who enjoy fantasy and magical adventures.
  • For young readers interested in stories about siblings and cooperation.
  • Suitable for shared reading with children who enjoy interactive picture books.

Themes

Sibling relationshipsImagination and magicCooperationAdventure

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Book overview

SEVEN STARRED REVIEWS! *******

A richly illustrated picture book from the author of In a Jar that follows an older sister and her pack of wild, noisy, can't-sit-still younger siblings on a grand and wondrous adventure.

Evie believes in all things magic, but her always-pestering, always-following younger siblings make her life seem a little less magical sometimes. So Evie makes her escape to the snowy world outside, hoping for a bit of peace and solitude, only to discover her siblings trailing behind her, once again.

Luckily, with the help of a wand and a few magic words, Evie turns a snowbank into a portal to an upside-down world full of stars, dolphins, and seahorses to ride. Even the reader is invited to rotate the book and follow the siblings along on their adventure! But when the siblings are faced with danger--and someone who needs their help--can they come together to save the day?
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