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Rumie dreams of adventuring far down the stream and hatches a brilliant plan…
“Let’s build a raft!”
But will Rumie remember Uncle’s warning to practice safety, or get carried away in the excitement of a new adventure?
An ode to curiosity, creativity, and patience.

Picture book, 36 pages. 8 x 9.5″/20 x 24 cm. Photo illustrations of animal puppets set in nature and on interior sets. Published by Owlkids in Canada/USA (April 2024) and Maretak books in the Netherlands (November 2023).

Available in English and Dutch

Order in English: Indigo Canada / Amazon Canada / Bookshop.org USA / Amazon USA / Barnes & Noble USA / Amazon UK

Order in Dutch, titled Vleirtje Gaat Varen: Bruno Books / Bol.

The Stowaways aren’t like the other Weedle Mice. They are inventive and curious, they go on adventures, and they are much too clever for their own good. In fact, everyone knows that Grampa Stowaway was killed in a trap on one of his adventures. So, who would want to associate with a family like that?

There’s something else about the Stowaways. They keep secrets. Rory has made friends with a bird, their natural enemy; and his twin brother Morgan dreams of sailing away. But Gran has the biggest secret of all—and Rory has discovered what it is. If Rory and Gran act on their suspicions, will they be heading for disaster? Or will it be the greatest Stowaway adventure of all?

Award-winning illustrator Dean Griffiths’ nostalgic illustrations create instant charm, while Meghan Marentette’s warm, expressive storytelling transports readers to a world of acorn-cap lanterns and button-wheel bicycles where the adventures are enormous and the tiniest are the bravest of all.

2014 Monica Hughes Award for Science Fiction and Fantasy finalist
2014 CLA Book of the Year for Children Award finalist
2014 Ann Connor Brimer Award for Children’s Literature finalist
2014 Spring Best Books for Kids & Teens Starred Selection
2013 Resource Links “The Year’s Best” selection
2013 OLA Best Bets honourable mention

Novel for children aged 8-12. Pajama Press, 2013. 240 pages.

Available in hardcover and paperback on Amazon and Chapters/Indigo, e-book format, and public libraries.

For reviews of The Stowaways, click here.