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The Adventure is Now
Ages 8 to 11
Imprint: Macmillan Children's Books
Synopsis
Milton is swept up in a quest for friends and excitement in Jess Redman’s thrilling middle grade novel, The Adventure is Now.
Sometimes it's hard to be Milton P. Greene. He says all the wrong things, his family is falling apart, and everyone at school avoids him because of the very embarrassing Bird Brain Incident. But when Milton plays his video...
Details
336 pages
Imprint: Macmillan Children's Books
Reviews
An emphasis on honesty and emotional directness that makes for an affirming adventure.Publishers Weekly
The opportunities for the children to work through mutual suspicion and personal issues lead to an understanding of the importance of true friendship.Booklist
The magical realism of this wild adventure will especially appeal to ecologically minded middle grade readers.School Library Journal