She doesn’t say why the boy has to leave his home, which leaves this book open for age-appropriate discussions about the reasons people leave their homes. The language is poetic and hints at the mystery and wonder of the boy’s journey. Rebecca Young has written an inspiring and timely tale with spare text, allowing readers to use their imaginations. It grows into a tree that gives him shelter, apples to eat and branches to climb so he can search the horizon for land. The boy finally finds land and he makes it home. He listens to the call of the whales and watches changing cloud formations. Some days the sea is gentle and other days it is rough and unforgiving. Some days the light is bright and some nights are so dark he wishes to see the stars. Synopsis: A boy has to leave his home and sets off on a journey into the unknown with a backpack, a book, a bottle, a blanket and a teacup filled with the earth from his homeland. Opening: Once there was a boy who had to leave his home…and find another. Themes: Leaving Home, Sea, Immigrant, Hope Dial Books for Young Readers, Fiction, Oct.
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