"A dreamy charmer of a book, full of clever wordplay that practically
demands it be read out loud."--New York Times
Have you ever wanted to hold a little piece of the impossible? The
Doldrums is an extraordinary debut about friendship, imagination, and
the yearning for adventure from author-artist Nicholas Gannon. A modern
classic in the making, The Doldrums is for readers of inventive and
timeless authors such as Brian Selznick and Lemony Snicket. The
paperback edition is exquisitely illustrated throughout with
black-and-white artwork.
Archer B. Helmsley wants an adventure. No, he needs an adventure. His
grandparents were famous explorers . . . until they got stuck on an
iceberg. Now Archer's mother barely lets him out of the house. As if
that would stop a true Helmsley. Archer enlists Adelaide--the girl who,
according to rumor, lost her leg to a crocodile--and Oliver--the boy
next door--to help him rescue his grandparents. The Doldrums whisks us
off on an adventure full of sly humor, incredible detail, and enormous
heart.
With approximately twenty full-page pieces of breathtaking
black-and-white artwork, as well as spot illustrations, and gorgeous,
literary writing, Nicholas Gannon proves himself to be a distinctive new
voice with his middle grade debut. Be in it for the limitless
imagination. For the characters who capture your heart. For the rich
world you'll want to settle into. But most of all, be in it for the
friendship. That, after all, is the true adventure.
