The Raft
The Raft by Jim LaMarche is a beautifully illustrated children’s book published by Harper Collins on May 28, 2002. This reprint edition spans 40 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Nicky, who is initially reluctant to spend his summer with his grandmother in the Wisconsin woods. However, the discovery of a mysterious raft transforms his experience, leading him to explore the natural world around him.
As Nicky interacts with the raft, he uncovers the beauty of the animals in the river and woods, while also appreciating his grandmother’s humor and wisdom. The narrative highlights themes of family and the connection to nature, as well as Nicky’s journey of self-discovery through his artistic talent. This engaging tale invites readers to witness how a simple object can inspire wonder and change perspectives.
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A flock of birds was moving toward me along the river, hovering over something floating on the water. It drifteddownstream, closer and closer, until finally it bumped up against the dock. Though it was covered with leaves and branches, now I could tell that it was a raft. I reached down and pushed some of the leaves aside. Beneath them was a drawing of a rabbit. It looked like those ancient cave paintings I’d seen in books–just outlines, but wild and fast and free.
Nicky isn’t one bit happy about spending the summer with his grandma in the Wisconsin woods, but them the raft appears and changes everything. As Nicky explores, the raft works a subtle magic, opening up the wonders all around him–the animals of river and woods, his grandmother’s humor and wisdom, and his own special talent as an artist.
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