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In the sequel to The Doldrums, Archer Helmsleys grandparents--famous explorers who went missing on an iceberg two years ago--are finally coming home. But there are rumors they made up their ordeal. With his friends, Archer sets out to rescue his grandparents reputation. Illustrations. n nThe stand-alone sequel to The Doldrums, which the New York Times called a dreamy charmer of a book, is a second tour-de-force by author-illustrator Nicholas Gannon.n nIt brims with the spirit of exploration and celebrates the bond of friendship. The exquisite hardcover package features Gannons distinctive full color full-page art throughout, as well as black-and-white spot illustrations. The Doldrums and the Helmsley Curse is a timeless tale and a beautiful gift for a young reader.n nArcher Helmsleys grandparents--famous explorers who went missing on an iceberg two years ago--are finally coming home. Archer is overjoyed, but he may be the only one. Rumors are flying that Archers grandparents were never really abandoned on the iceberg; that theyre making it all up. Archer knows that the rumors are false. With his best friends, Oliver and Ad la de, and their new neighbor, Kana, Archer sets out during a snowstorm to rescue his grandparents reputation. n nIn the tradition of Roald Dahl, Lemony Snicket, and Brian Selznick, Nicholas Gannons wildly imaginative world of The Doldrums and the Helmsley Curse is packed with sly humor, an undeniably charming cast of characters, and the thrill of discovering secrets and adventures right in your own backyard.n nWith approximately twenty pieces of full color full-page artwork, as well as spot illustrations, and deft, literary writing, Nicholas Gannon once again creates a fully realized world and a story to sink into and explore. Irresistible.--Booklistn
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