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As he lies dying, Edward Bloom can't seem to stop telling jokes - or the tall tales that have made him, in his son's eyes, an extraordinary man. Through these tales, William begins to understand his elusive father's great feats, and his great failings.
Quick Summary
Edward Bloom spins wildly impossible stories as he lies dying, and his son William must figure out which tall tales hold real meaning in this bittersweet tale of fathers, sons, and the stories we tell to survive. Kids will love the humor, the wild exaggerations that could be true or could be pure fantasy, and The Way to Treasure Island it makes you think about how we remember the people we love. If your kid likes the imaginative family storytelling of "The Wonder Team and the Forgotten Footballersful Wizard of Oz" or "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," they'll devour this. Perfect for ages 13-17, especially teens who enjoy literary stories with heart and a touch of magic.