Taking the Long Way Home
Taking the Long Way Home by Jake Hope, published by Scallywag Books in April 2025, is a vibrant exploration of imagination and adventure. This 32-page book invites readers to join Zarah and her brother as they embark on an unexpected journey home from school with their Uncle Jerome. Unlike their usual quick route, this time they take the long way, transforming an ordinary walk into an extraordinary experience filled with sensory discovery.
As the children initially resist the detour, they soon find themselves immersed in a world where their imagination takes flight. Using all five senses, they encounter fantastical elements, turning everyday sights and sounds into thrilling adventures. The narrative encourages readers to appreciate the beauty of exploration and creativity, showcasing how the journey can be just as exciting as the destination. This edition offers a delightful blend of fun and imagination, making it an engaging read for young adventurers.
Official synopsis Publisher
Using all five senses and a dash of imagination, the ordinary walk back from school becomes a super-sized adventure! Normally Zarah and her brother are collected from school by their dad, who rushes them home taking every shortcut. But today, Uncle Jerome is collecting them, and he takes them on ‘The long way home’. Reluctant to go further than necessary, the children complain at first, but are soon caught up in amazing adventures, as their uncle gets them to use their five senses to conjure up a world of fun and imagination. Birds become pterodactyls, ripples in the water become crocodiles – they soon realise that the best adventures only happen on the long way home!
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