Philémon Series by Fred

"Philemon is my new favorite companion. He’s brave, resourceful, and he knows what to do when attacked by a lamp." — Lemony SnicketOn an ordinary day in the countryside, Philemon falls into a well on his father’s farm and lands . . . on the Atlantic Ocean — literally on an A-shaped island complete with unicorns, centaurs, and exploding clocks... more"Philemon is my new favorite companion. He’s brave, resourceful, and he knows what to do when attacked by a lamp." — Lemony SnicketOn an ordinary day in the countryside, Philemon falls into a well on his father’s farm and lands . . . on the Atlantic Ocean — literally on an A-shaped island complete with unicorns, centaurs, and exploding clocks. He begins a wild and whimsical journey home through a fantasy world as original as Alice’s Wonderland, as richly imagined as Little Nemo’s Slumberland, and as exciting to explore as Oz. less

"Not since Carroll's Alice has there been such a marvelous and incredible adventure."—Kirkus Reviews, starred reviewLook closely at the map in your library, classroom, or home to discover eight fantastic letters: A-T-L-A-N-T-I-C! You'll be shocked at all the magic that one little word can hold... more"Not since Carroll's Alice has there been such a marvelous and incredible adventure."—Kirkus Reviews, starred reviewLook closely at the map in your library, classroom, or home to discover eight fantastic letters: A-T-L-A-N-T-I-C! You'll be shocked at all the magic that one little word can hold. The farm boy Philemon knows better than anyone what the Atlantic promises; he tumbled down a well last year and fell out the other side onto the island of "A"! That time, Philemon barely escaped with his life. Now he must return to the Atlantic and search for the friend he left behind. His journey will take him deep into those little letters on your map—so deep, in fact, that he fears he might never see his farm again. What surprises await him on the mysterious island of "N"? less

"Fantastic, smart, mind-expanding reading!"-Jon ScieszkaA-T-L-A-N-T-I-C! After falling in a well, young dreamer Philemon discovers that each of the letters on a map is actually an island. In this new adventure, he joins his friend, Mr. Bartholomew, on a quest to return to the "A... more"Fantastic, smart, mind-expanding reading!"-Jon ScieszkaA-T-L-A-N-T-I-C! After falling in a well, young dreamer Philemon discovers that each of the letters on a map is actually an island. In this new adventure, he joins his friend, Mr. Bartholomew, on a quest to return to the "A." The Guardian-King of a magical lighthouse sets them off on a ray of light–but it will only hold them until the sun rises! Discover a fantasy world as original as Alice's Wonderland, as richly imagined as Little Nemo's Slumberland, and as exciting to explore as Oz. less