About This Book
A parent might reach for this book when their cautious or anxious child needs to see that bravery comes in many forms, not just the loud, sword-wielding kind. This wildly funny adventure follows the exceedingly careful Oliver Navin, who is sent to stay with his daredevil cousins in the Himalayas. He is quickly swept into a quest involving a secret society of explorers, a lost city, and abominable snowmen. Through absurd predicaments and laugh-out-loud narration, the story celebrates different kinds of intelligence and courage. It's perfect for middle-grade readers who love humor and adventure, showing them that being prepared and thoughtful is its own superpower.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book features parental abandonment (the parents leave on a secret mission, and are missing), but this is treated as a plot device for adventure, not an emotional trauma. Peril is constant but handled with a light, cartoonish touch. The approach is entirely secular and the resolution is hopeful, leading into the next book in the series.
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