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The fact that they have been lost on an iceberg is no deterrent to him, in fact it allows the flames of hope to continue burning.and with good reason. Archer is a wonderful lad simply wishing to break out of the box created for him by his parents to not only live a life of adventure but rescue those that saw fit for him to dream of it.his grandparents. I mean, how else can you truly describe a story that introduces your lead character so simplistically and yet fully all at once? That's what I thought. ‘Nicholas Gannon once again thrills and chills his readers with the adventures of characters who could have stepped out of A Series of Unfortunate Events … Gannon’s stunning … illustrations turn an exciting book into a complete package.The story itself is curious. ‘The Doldrums are back with another fast-paced and quirky adventure … Fans of idiosyncratic fantasies, as well as the first book, will enjoy this treat.’ – School Library Journal ‘Amusing descriptions, madcap excursions, and narrow escapes from danger.’ – Kirkus Reviews The Doldrums and the Helmsley Curse (Book 2) ‘The book itself is a very handsome object, hardback, beautifully illustrated, and written in a style reminiscent of the Lemony Snicket series, quietly funny and very clever.’ – CBCA Reading Time ‘filled with the spirit of exploration.’ – Publishers Weekly, starred review

With his best friends, Oliver and Adelaide, and their new neighbor, Kana, Archer sets out during a snowstorm to restore his grandparents’ reputation.įollowing on from The Doldrums, Nicholas Gannon has again created an exquisitely illustrated timeless story filled with adventure. Rumours are flying that Archer’s grandparents were never really abandoned on the iceberg that they’re making it all up. ‘A DREAMY CHARMER OF A BOOK.’ – New York Times on The DoldrumsĪrcher Helmsley’s grandparents-famous explorers who went missing on an iceberg two years ago-are finally coming home.Īrcher is overjoyed, but he may be the only one.