Adventures in Desolation Sound
Harbour Publishing Co. Ltd. · Hardcover · September 7, 2024
A funny, adventure-packed picture book for children ages 4-7, inspired by radio personality Grant Lawrence’s bestselling memoir Adventures in Solitude.
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- Who it’s for
- A reluctant trip to a remote cabin opens onto family adventures beyond the television.
- Themes
- Family adventures, Confidence and discovery, Life beyond television
- Pacing
- Mixed
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A funny, adventure-packed picture book for children ages 4-7, inspired by radio personality Grant Lawrence’s bestselling memoir Adventures in Solitude. The Lawrence family is on their way to a rustic cabin in BC’s remote Desolation Sound, but not everyone is excited. Young Grant and his little sister Heather would rather stay at home in the city and watch TV. The long drive has so many twists and turns that it makes them sick.
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When the family finally arrives, it’s too dark, the toilet is outside, and the neighbours are weird. But slowly, the kids discover the magic of the place and learn that there’s a lot more to life than television, gaining confidence through exciting and hilarious adventures with family and new friends. Now they can’t wait to come back next summer!
Desolation Sound
A reluctant trip to a remote cabin opens onto family adventures beyond the television.
Come here for
- A family’s arrival at a rustic cabin in remote Desolation Sound
- The children’s adventures with family and new friends
Expect
- A funny picture book for children ages 4–7
- A rustic cabin, an outdoor toilet, and unfamiliar neighbours
Where it sits
| Camping & Outdoor Adventures | 43% |
|---|---|
| Canadian Stories | 28% |
| Family Stories | 22% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Nature & Wildlife
- New Experiences
- Authors
- Grant Lawrence
- Publisher
- Harbour Publishing Co. Ltd.
- Published
- September 7, 2024
- Format
- Hardcover
- Theme
- Family adventures · Confidence and discovery · Life beyond television
- Reading lane
- Nature & Wildlife