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Cover of The Wreck of the Zephyr 30th Anniversary Edition

The Wreck of the Zephyr 30th Anniversary Edition

Chris Van Allsburg (2013-11-05)

Subgenre
Age groupChildren 5-8
Content ratingG
Pages32 (Quick Read (<250))
Setting
CSM age5

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

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Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age Protagonist

Synopsis

A boy thinks he is the best boat driver.But one stormy day he goes off sailing and crashes.When he wakes up he finds himself on an island.While he is there he learnes how to fly a boat.So the next morning he flies his boat back to where he came from.But he crashes.No one believed he flew the boat but one kid.

Is The Wreck of the Zephyr 30th Anniversary Edition appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 5 and up.

A boy learns humility after crashing his sailboat and discovering a magical island where boats can fly. Very mild peril with no frightening content, suitable for independent readers and read-alouds.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language.

Who'll love this

Young readers will love the magical idea of flying boats and the beautiful illustrations in this classic picture book adventure.

Tags

Picture BookMagical RealismNautical Fantasy