The Secret of Old Zeb

The Secret Of Old Zeb is a charming softcover children's picturebook written for children ages 6 to 10 and is about ten-year old Walter, a boy whose summer visit to his great aunt promises to be boring - until he befriends a mysterious old sailor neighbor with a Great Secret Project hidden in the depths of his cellar! Inviting, caricature-style color artwork by Michael P. White and a theme of chasing one's dreams to the sea and stars mark this enjoyable, highly recommended picturebook story.

Carmen Deedy has created another great book with imagination, cleverness and a wonderful message. I have read this to 4th grade classes who enjoyed it tremendously. However, reading it aloud does not allow the students to see the play on words she uses in the text, nor to appreciate the wonderful illustrations. My 8 year old granddaughter, Ginny, found these especially delightful when she read Zeb!