The Long Island
By Drew Beckmeyer
A Klaus Flugge Longlist
"Rich discussions will arise after reading." —Publishers Weekly
"Beautiful and skillful. Daring. Every reader may come away from this curious and quiet book with a different message, and the deeper meanings are an intriguing challenge to parse." —Kirkus Reviews
"A lighthearted look at imaginative play and friendship, perfect for storytime or readers' theater productions." —School Library Journal
"Feels a bit like a fable." —Geek Dad
"Reminiscent of Where the Wild Things Are in its spare prose and powerful imagery, it's a book that takes your breath away - before leading to deep discussions about the tantalizing unknowns in our world." —Fatherly