{"product_id":"9780062320988","title":"The Doldrums and the Helmsley Curse","description":"\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\/Contributor(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eGannon, Nicholas; Gannon, Nicholas\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreenwillow Books\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11\/6\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003ePaperback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eNEW\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe stand-alone sequel to \u003ci\u003eThe Doldrums\u003c\/i\u003e, which the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e called “a dreamy charmer of a book,” is a second tour-de-force by author-illustrator Nicholas Gannon.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt brims with the spirit of exploration and celebrates the bond of friendship. The exquisite hardcover package features Gannon’s distinctive full color full-page art throughout, as well as black-and-white spot illustrations. \u003ci\u003eThe Doldrums and the Helmsley Curse\u003c\/i\u003e is a timeless tale and a beautiful gift for a young reader.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eArcher Helmsley’s 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 Archer’s grandparents were never really abandoned on the iceberg; that they’re making it all up. Archer knows that the rumors are false. With his best friends, Oliver and Adélaïde, and their new neighbor, Kana, Archer sets out during a snowstorm to rescue his grandparents’ reputation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the tradition of Roald Dahl, Lemony Snicket, and Brian Selznick, Nicholas Gannon’s wildly imaginative world of \u003ci\u003eThe Doldrums and the Helmsley Curse\u003c\/i\u003e is packed with sly humor, an undeniably charming cast of characters, and the thrill of discovering secrets and adventures right in your own backyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith 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.”—\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut clearing their family name is only the beginning of the adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Legendary Family:\u003c\/b\u003e The Helmsleys are famous explorers, but rumors of a hoax and a mysterious family curse threaten to destroy everything they stand for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWinter Adventure:\u003c\/b\u003e Join Archer and his friends as they race through the snow-covered city of Rosewood to uncover the truth before it’s too late.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLoyal Friendships:\u003c\/b\u003e With his best friends Oliver and Adélaïde by his side, Archer knows he can face any danger—even if it means proving the entire world wrong.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Whimsical World:\u003c\/b\u003e Perfect for fans of Lemony Snicket and Roald Dahl, this beautifully illustrated story is filled with sly humor and unforgettable characters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Greenwillow Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46866123096319,"sku":"9780062320988","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0452\/0886\/2873\/files\/9780062320988_s600x595.jpg?v=1780332596","url":"https:\/\/massivebookshop.com\/de\/products\/9780062320988","provider":"MASSIVE BOOKSHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}