About This Book
This intriguing picture book tells the real-life story of Louis de Rougemont, an early 20th-century adventurer who became famous for his unbelievable tales of survival and exotic encounters. Children will be captivated by his fantastical stories of riding giant sea turtles and witnessing fish rain from the sky, while parents can use the narrative to discuss the fine line between imagination and dishonesty, and the importance of truth. It's a fascinating look at identity, the power of storytelling, and the consequences of deception, suitable for ages 4-11.
In the intriguing real-life tale of a man whose amazing adventure stories sounded too good to be true, early 20th-century explorer Louis de Rougemont stepped onto the stage and told fantastical tales about an enormous sea monster, a sea turtle big enough to ride, fish that rain from the sky and other astonishing phenomena that stirred wonder in his audiences and disbelief in his critics.
