In this engaging adventure, a young sailor named Barnaby gets caught in a storm on the Sassaway Sea and is shipwrecked on the mystical island of Skree. The wonderful animal characters he
meets, the adventures they share, and the things they build together are all vividly rendered in hand-painted illustrations. Themes of community, understanding, and friendship are present
throughout the story as Barnaby learns that being different doesn't mean he can't get along and be friends with the people he encounters. The rhyming component in the story provides a musical
rhythm for children and increases their vocabulary and reading skills.
