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 for ages 3-7. Photo illustrations of animal puppets set in nature and on interior sets. Hardcover, 36 pages. Owlkids, 2024.
“This one’s a keeper.” – Betsy Bird, SLJ’s ‘A Fuse 8 Production’
Available in English: Owlkids / Indigo Canada / Amazon Canada / Bookshop.org USA / Amazon USA / Barnes & Noble USA / Amazon UK Available in Dutch (titled Vliertje gaat varen): Bruno Books / Bol.
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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.
Novel for children aged 8-12. Pajama Press, 2013. 240 pages.
“Cliffhanging, heartwarming, first-rate adventure.”– Kirkus Reviews
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
Available in hardcover and paperback on Amazon and Chapters/Indigo, e-book format, and public libraries.
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Meghan Marentette 
Hi Meghan, I reviewed Rumie Goes Rafting on my YouTube channel (Great Books for Kids Reviewed by Michelle Marcotte). Here is the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vewyO-syneI
I will soon go on my husband’s laptop (Ken Vick), and place a similar review on Amazon. I have to use his account for Amazon because he has our Amazon account.
Fantastic book. Have you ever figured out if, and if so how, we are related? You are the only Marentette I have ever heard of that other than the relatives I know. Are you related to the Marentettes of Windsor or southern Ontario? My mother was Patricia (Marentette) Marcotte, youngest daughter of Joseph Alonzo Marentette and Louise Chaput.
Cheers! Michelle Marcotte (marcotteconsulting@gmail.com)
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Thanks so much, Michelle, I have written you an email!
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Hi Meghan! I am the children’s librarian in Dewitt, Iowa. I am getting ready to have a big Rumi Goes Rafting event. I ordered your book from Amazon. I would love to have about 30-50 Rumi’s! Where can I get that mouse in bulk for my event??
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Hi Vicky! I’m so sorry I didn’t see your message sooner. It seems I only receive notice of messages if they come thourhg my Contact page: https://meghanmarentette.com/contact/
My publisher is OwlKids in Toronto, if you’d like to contact them directly: https://shop.owlkids.com/pages/contact-us
I don’t know if they give discounts for bulk orders, but it is worth asking!
Or you can order any number of books here: https://shop.owlkids.com/products/rumie-goes-rafting?_pos=1&_psq=rumie+goes+rafting&_ss=e&_v=1.0
Thanks so much for interest in Rumie Goes Rafting – if you’ve already had your event, I hope it went well! Do get in touch if you have any questions.
Meghan 🙂
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Found this book at the library and my daughter & I loved it. It’s a cute simple story that’s full of adventure & the illustrations bring the story to life. Rumie made us smile! Thank you!
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Hi Kelli!
Thank you for finding me here. I’m so glad you and your daughter enjoyed Rumie’s adventure together! I am now working on a second adventure for Rumie, set in winter. These books take a long time to make but hopefully it’s worth the wait… in the meantime, you can find me on Instagram @meghanmouse, or facebook @Meghan Marentette — sometimes I post little peaks into the next book.
Thanks again — you made me smile, too! 🙂
Meghan
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Hi,I love your book it’s so beautifully photographed and well written.Thank you for sharing it with me and many other readers! It is probably my most favorite children’s book ever and you wrote it!congratulations!
love,Eloise Michael age 9
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Hi Eloise!
Thank you for your lovely message, it brought happy tears to my eyes. I’m so glad you enjoyed Rumie Goes Rafting. I’m working on another Rumie story; this time set in winter. It’s chilly work photographing in the snow, but really fun!
With hugs from Rumie,
Meghan
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