This is the tale of Lucy and her best friend, Wynston. Until recently, they spent their days paddling in the river, picking blackberries, and teasing each other mercilessly. But now, King Desmond has insisted that Wynston devote every spare second to ruby-shining and princess-finding. Lucy feels left out. So she sets off for the Scratchy Mountains to solve the mystery of her missing mother. When Wynston discovers that Lucy is gone, he tears after her, and together they embark on a series of strange and wonderful adventures.
"This chapter book offers likable characters within a simply written, well-paced story. Magical elements, such as the river that flows up one side of the mountain and down the other, seem not just imaginative but also believable in the context of this childlike adventure story." -- Carolyn Phelan, Booklist
Recommended Age | 8 - 12 |
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Author | Laurel Snyder |
Illustrator | Greg Call |
ISBN | 0375847200 |
Publication Date | Jan 12, 2010 |
Publisher | Yearling |
Language | English |