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In fictional 1923, calamity descends on Daniel's town in the form of mad Captain Sloper and his soldiers. Only after a visit to the mysterious island in the middle of the forest do Daniel and his friend Emily unravel the relevant puzzles. Townley's fanciful story is quirky and engaging; sentences hurry purposefully along, deepening atmosphere, theme, and plot.
Reviewer: Deirdre F. Baker
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
March, 2011