Journey to Galumphagos

by Seth Eisner, Ellen C. Maze (Illustrations)

Life can be tough for a loner like Emily. She’s had enough of being the perfect target for bullies. She persuades her brother and sister to run away with her to Galumphagos Island, a paradise on earth. But they find out that the grass isn’t always greener on the other side of the street, or even the other side of the ocean. They need all their courage and cleverness -- and a little luck, too -- to get out of the mess they landed in.Seth Eisner blends humor and non-stop action in his story about three young children who learn that real courage isn’t just about adventures. It’s usually about ordinary things, like asking that other lonely girl if you can share her lunch table.

84 pages, Paperback

First published August 4, 2013

Reviews

[Teddy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Emily is a loner in school. She eats lunch by herself because she doesn't have friends and some of the kids even bully her. She is finally fed up! She brings home a brochure about Galumphagos Island. It's a place for children to get away from their problems and have fun. They don't even need to bring any stuffed animals because the Island is full of loveable, cuddly, teddy-bear like creatures, called galumphers.

Emily shares the brochure with her brother and sister and talk them into going to Galumphagos Island with her. They paddle in a boat the 12 miles there but soon discover that not everything that was promised in the brochure came to pass. Not only were they home sick but there food that they brought with them was running out. They only food available on the Island was what the galumphers ate, green mush. It was bad!

Journey to Galumphagos is a delightful and entertaining read that is fun for both adults and children. Seth Eisner paints a vivid picture of the Island life and it's inhabitants. The black and white drawn illustrations by Ellen C. Maze are excellent and helps bring the Galumphers to life. This book is well written and just plain fun! It is also a good lesson for children on acceptance. I hope Seth keeps on writing, I would love to red more! Highly recommended!

[Mindy · Rating 5 out of 5]

So cute. What a great way to teach kids that things could always be worse and that sometimes the greatest bravery is making the effort to reach out to others. You may just find that they are just as scared as you and are thrilled you reached out to them. I love how the book teaches this simple truth without sounding preachy. The book is like a cross between “Where the Wild Things Are” and “Pinocchio.”

Truly a delight for children and adults alike. This is one book that I don’t mind reading over and over to my nieces and nephews.

I give this book 5 out of 5 clouds and hope that Seth Eisner continues to delight us with his tales for years to come.


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[Victoria Brinius · Rating 5 out of 5]

I see bullying stories on the news every day. I was so happy that this book was about getting along and using your head to get out of trouble.I also really liked how the author got the green grass plot to have a positive ending. The pictures were fantastic and the book was easy to read. The names and creatures are sure to entertain kids, and even I wanted to learn more about them. I also liked the "yuck"s in the story, especially the broccoli. I am giving this book a 5/5. I was given a copy to review, however all opinions are my own.

[Orchid · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good news, this was a delightfully fun read and something young readers will really enjoy.

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