The Doldrums, by Nicholas Gannon
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“A dreamy charmer of a book, full of clever wordplay that practically demands it be read out loud.”—New York Times
Have you ever wanted to hold a little piece of the impossible? Lavishly illustrated in full color, The Doldrums is an extraordinary debut about friendship, imagination, and the yearning for adventure from author-artist Nicholas Gannon. A modern classic in the making, The Doldrums is for readers of inventive and timeless authors such as Brian Selznick and Lemony Snicket.
Archer B. Helmsley wants an adventure. No, he needs an adventure. His grandparents were famous explorers . . . until they got stuck on an iceberg. Now Archer’s mother barely lets him out of the house. As if that would stop a true Helmsley. Archer enlists Adelaide—the girl who, according to rumor, lost her leg to a crocodile—and Oliver—the boy next door—to help him rescue his grandparents. The Doldrums whisks us off on an adventure full of sly humor, incredible detail, and enormous heart.
With approximately twenty pieces of breathtaking full-color artwork, as well as black-and-white spot illustrations, and gorgeous, literary writing, Nicholas Gannon proves himself to be a distinctive new voice with his middle grade debut. Be in it for the limitless imagination. For the characters who capture your heart. For the rich world you’ll want to settle into. But most of all, be in it for the friendship. That, after all, is the true adventure.
The Doldrums, by Nicholas Gannon- Amazon Sales Rank: #45043 in Books
- Brand: Greenwillow Books
- Published on: 2015-09-29
- Released on: 2015-09-29
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 8.90" h x 1.40" w x 6.10" l, 1.85 pounds
- Binding: Hardcover
- 368 pages
From School Library Journal Gr 4–6—Ever since Archer's adventurous grandparents disappeared on an iceberg in Antarctica, his mother has been excessively overprotective. As a result, Archer has created a rich life for himself, largely played out in his imagination. When a mysterious package arrives from his supposedly deceased grandparents, it is all the motivation Archer needs to hatch a plan to rescue them. With the help of his newfound friends, Adelaide and Oliver, Archer begins to prepare for his trip to Antarctica. The story gently unfolds from there, with the children spending a large portion of their time preparing for the journey. The protagonists are lonely and isolated in their own way, and they (and readers) eventually realize that all their planning is not about the adventure after all but, rather, about the companionship and camaraderie they find in one another. The adults in the story are quirky and caricaturelike; the evil Mrs. Murkley is the spitting image of Matilda's Miss Trunchbull, and Adelaide's father is an eccentric flibbertigibbet. Overall, the story is appealing, with sweet, quiet moments of friendship and well-crafted metaphors and a focus on character development over action. The work features approximately 20 pieces of full-color artwork as well as black-and-white spot illustrations. VERDICT This whimsical coming-of-age story has a touch of mystery that will endear it to fans of Roald Dahl.—Laura Lutz, Convent of the Sacred Heart, New York City
Review “A dreamy charmer of a book, full of clever wordplay that practically demands it be read out loud.” (New York Times Book Review)The Doldrums is delightful! What a wonderful ride of a book! (Jennifer L. Holm, NY TIMES-bestselling author of The Fourteenth Goldfish)“Amusing, heartwarming, and zany. ... The debut author also provides delicate, full-color illustrations throughout. Readers will eventually sigh in relief with Archer and his friends.” (Kirkus Reviews (starred review))“Newcomer Gannon reveals himself as a skilled storyteller, both in his writing and artwork… It’s a tender tale of friendship, untapped courage, and accidental adventure, filled with the spirit of exploration.” (Publishers Weekly (starred review))“[Gannon’s] warm-toned, fine-lined illustrations, full of delicately quirky details, help carry the offbeat atmosphere and whimsical story. Hand to fans of Lemony Snicket’s Series of Unfortunate Events.” (ALA Booklist)“The art throughout is stunning, moves the story forward, and creates a beautiful package…This whimsical coming-of-age story has a touch of mystery that will endear it to fans of Roald Dahl.” (School Library Journal)“[A] warm and witty debut…What begins as an adventure…turns out to be, at its heart, a tale of true friendship. Each [friend] breaks out of his or her own prison in unusual ways so that together the trio accomplishes far more than they could have on their own.” (Shelf Awareness)“Archer, Adélaïde, and Oliver make the best trio of friends in a middle grade novel since Harry, Hermione, and Ron in the Harry Potter series.” (Clara Martin, Lemuria Books, Jackson, MS)“You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll root for them, and when it’s over, you’ll want to turn the page back to the beginning and read it all over again. This is one of those books that everyone should read.” (Candice Huber, Tubby & Coo’s Mid City Book Shop, New Orleans, LA)
From the Back Cover
Archer B. Helmsley has grown up in a house full of oddities and treasures collected by his grandparents, the famous explorers. He knows every nook and cranny. He knows them all too well. After all, ever since his grandparents went missing on an iceberg, his mother barely lets him leave the house.
Archer B. Helmsley longs for adventure. Grand adventures, with parachutes and exotic sunsets and interesting characters. But how can he have an adventure when he can't leave his house?
It helps that he has friends like Adélaïde L. Belmont, who must have had many adventures since she ended up with a wooden leg. (Perhaps a crocodile ate it. Perhaps not.) And Oliver Glub. Oliver will worry about all the details (so that Archer doesn't have to).
And so Archer, Adélaïde, and Oliver make a plan. A plan to get out of the house, out of their town entirely. It's a good plan.
Well, it's not bad, anyway.
But nothing goes quite as they expect.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful. Made me want to have croissants and coffee all day long! By S. Shamma This is the most wonderful book I've read in the past few months! I did not imagine I would be as consumed as I was with it, but not only is it a beautiful book to own and to look at, it is also a great story put together by the extremely talented Nicholas Gannon.The story involves eleven year old Archer Helmsley, whose family knew he was a dreamer from the day he was born, not unlike his grandparents, Ralph and Rachel Helmsley, who are very well-known explorers. His parents are more grounded in reality, with his father being a lawyer, and his mother trying her best to keep him away from his grandparents' influence, because she disapproves of them and their lifestyle. However, living in his grandparents' house, which is filled with objects they have collected throughout their countless expeditions, makes it difficult for his imagination to stand still. He dreams of becoming an explorer and leaving the house. More so, he dreams of starting an expedition to Antarctica to find his grandparents who have gone missing on an iceberg two years prior.Archer is completely alone and a prisoner of his own home, until Oliver Glub enters the picture and meets Archer through their neighboring balconies. Oliver is a little more grounded and is therefore a good partner in crime to Archer's crazy ideas. Add to that Adelaide Belmont, the French girl with one leg allegedly eaten by a crocodile, who has recently moved in next door and provides the support Archer needs to plan this expedition, but also endless amount of delicious croissants and coffee, and you have yourself a solid trio ready to go on this crazy adventure.With the help of his two new friends, Archer finds himself trying to overcome many obstacles, not in the least that of his overprotective mother and scary new teacher.A wonderful, adventurous story that keeps you invested in all the characters and rooting so badly for the three children, who each agree to go with this mad plan for different reasons, and with the beautiful illustrations and artwork, you have yourself a keeper.I strongly advise you to have a large stock of fresh chocolate croissants and coffee while reading this book.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful. The Doldrums By Mundie Moms & Mundie Kids Book Reviews THE DOLDRUMS is the perfect mix of imagination, unforgettable adventure, and friendship. Archer B. Helmsley wants to go on an adventure. Not just any adventure. He wants to save his Grandparents, the famous explorers, Ralph and Rachel Helmsley, whom are reportedly lost on an iceberg from their latest adventure to Antarctica. Convinced that his Grandparents are alive, Archer has to figure out a way to escape the house he's been bound to, thanks to his Mother, whom disapproves of his "tendencies" as she calls them. No matter how hard his mother tries to stop it, she can't stop a Helmsley.Archer was destined to follow in his parents footsteps. Their world is one quirky, unforgettable adventure. The house they left for Archer to grow up in is full of many interesting things. Like the stuffed Polar Bear that Archer can talk to. The Flamingoes, the badger and many other fascinating things. All these things add to Archer's desire for an adventure to save the Grandparents he doesn't even remember meeting. There's something about them that drives Archer to find them. The clues they leave behind for him, only fuel his desire to rescue them.Thankfully Archer has a great group of eccentric friends whom want to help him. I loved this group of friends. Each friend is someone who is unique and I loved all their little quirks, that make them individually fabulous. Like Oliver, the shy next door neighbor, and Adelaide, the new girl who moved in across the street, from Paris. She used to be a ballerina dancer under a freak accident left her with a wooden leg. She is seriously amazing. Have I already mentioned that I loved this group of friends? I loved that though Oliver might be timid, and Adelaide might be small, and Archer might be seen as an outcast, these three are incredibly loyal and brave. I loved that they figure out a way to make the impossible adventure to travel to Antarctica, but it's not without some fantastic twists... or should I say mishaps.The Doldrums is an epic, unforgettable adventure. With mishaps, and misfortunes, the real heart of this story lies with Archer and his friends. Readers of all ages will enjoy the journey of Archer and his friends. Nicholas Gannon's writing and artwork are beautiful. I felt like he captured those middle grade reader years beautifully. I loved this book's art. Okay loved is an understatement. The artwork is breathtaking, or as I liked to say, I'd frame it and hang it in my office. The artwork alone made this book for me. The bonus was getting to meet Archer, Oliver and Adelaide. I hope there are many more books to follow in the adventures of these unforgettable friends.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful. Funny, touching & wildly inventive By webshred I wasn't sure what to expect when I picked this up, but the gorgeous cover and meticulously crafted illustrations made the book irresistible. As it turns out, the story is just as good. The other reviews already tell you what it's about. What I'll tell you is this is a charming, witty story told in a classic, understated manner reminiscent of many of the books I loved growing up. The characters are wonderful, and though it takes a little while for them all to come together, when they do, it feels as if they've been friends forever. I'm really looking forward to the next installment, but the book stands by itself. It doesn't leave you hanging. It just leaves you wanting more of Archer, Oliver and Adelaide's adventures.
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