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The Stowaway
Hardcover
Series: Captain & Roy, Book 1
Early ReadersGeneral Juvenile Fiction
ISBN13: 9780987502575
Publisher: Paper Horse Kids
Published: Apr 15 2025
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.66
Height: 0.25 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
A rhyming adventure to inspire self-acceptance, confidence, and resilience.
The Stowaway is a beautifully illustrated tale that speaks to kids aged 4-8, especially those who've ever felt overwhelmed, misunderstood, or simply in need of space.
Roy is frustrated with his family. His little sister is annoying, his parents are always talking, and it feels like no one understands him. So, he does the only logical thing: he runs away.
Down at the harbour, Roy stows away on a boat and is discovered by the wise old Captain. Roy pours out his troubles and Captain listens, offering thoughtful advice.
Captain & Roy set sail on a journey at sea. Along the way, Roy hears of Captain's amazing life. When a wild storm strikes, Roy learns the power of perspective, courage, and the strength found in returning home.
The Stowaway is a heartfelt story of self-confidence, emotional resilience, and the importance of finding your own way while being part of a family.
This book helps children:
- Understand that challenges help us grow stronger and more self-reliant
- Build a sense of self-confidence and emotional awareness
- See that being brave doesn't mean being alone
Perfect for children (and parents!) who love:
- Adventure stories filled with imagination and heart
- The ocean, boats, or outdoor exploration
- Read-aloud rhymes that spark meaningful conversations
The Stowaway is both an engaging book to read to younger children and great for independent readers. It will grow with your child - from being read to, to reading it themselves with a deeper understanding.
Read-aloud audience: 4-6 years (Pre-K to Year 1)
Independent reading: 7-8 years (Grade 2-3)
Emotional & thematic fit: Ideal for the 4-8 age range
Age ranges are a rough guide, this book and series is generally suitable for kids aged 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 - and grades K-3.
Books in the Captain & Roy series:
Book 1: The Stowaway
Young Roy is frustrated with his family and runs away from home to the nearby harbour. There he meets the wise Captain. Captain helps Roy work through his troubled mind as they embark on an ocean adventure of epic proportions and a life-changing, unlikely friendship is formed.
Book 2: The Dreamer (Coming soon)
Captain & Roy are re-united in a story of self-reinvention!Roy helps Captain to win a deal with a marine architect to have his dream boat built. Not just any boat, it's the Oceanbeach 22 - a one-of-a-kind four-wheel-drive boat that inspires Captain to follow his dreams and open his own boat store.
Book 3: The Rescue (Coming soon)
Set in a major flood, Captain & Roy head out on a rescue mission!Aboard the Oceanbeach 22, the brave pair rescue a family who are stranded in a very remote location. Captain and Roy consider how far they have come since they met.
A series to read with your children, that they will love as they grow!
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