A perfect choice for kids (and parents!) trapped inside on a snow
day.
When his Ernest Shackleton report is ironically quashed because of a
snowstorm, a school cancellation-celebrating elementary schooler
chronicles his adventures at home with hilarious log entries and
read-aloud-friendly results.
The Captain's (our young protagonist) belongings start to go missing
while homebound due to weather, and humorous attacks and pell-mell
mutiny follow. After a series of snow day events, the crew (the
Captain's parents), the first mate (his trusty dog), and the scallywag
(also known as the younger sibling) are freed from their snowbound home,
and the Captain returns to school.
Kids will laugh at the Captain's battle with his siblings, and parents
will relate to the antics that ensue when the weather prevents students
from heading to class and upsets daily routines and schedules.
*Entertaining, informative--utterly delightful--Kirkus Reviews,
STARRED review