About the book
Love the TV show Modern Family? Wait until you meet the family Fletcher! With two dads, four adopted brothers, two cats, and one pug, the Fletchers will have you laughing out loud!
Welcome to Rock Island, Where Time Stands Still!
The Fletchers are back on Rock Island, home of all their best summer memories. But from the first day they arrive, it’s clear that this year, things have changed. FIRST, a giant fence is blocking their beloved lighthouse. SECOND, they have new neighbors. THIRD, who the heck is the weird artist guy who's never actually painting? And FOURTH, there's now an ice cream truck! Can the island stay the same even with these crazy transformations?
Over the course of the summer, the Fletchers will learn that sometimes, even in a place where time stands still, the wildest, weirdest, and most wonderful surprises await.
A JLG Selection!
\"There is constant action and delightful humor, but there are also realistic present-day problems and happy solutions. An old-fashioned summer adventure set in a very modern world, this lively family tale will leave readers impatient for more. \"--Kirkus, Starred
\"While the other story lines reach satisfying resolutions, this one— about a young African American male struggling to figure out his identity in the largely white landscape of Rock Island—leaves room for thought-provoking, timely discussion.--Horn Book
\"A must-have middle grade family story with contemporary sensibilities.\"--SLJ, Starred
\"Lots of kids will want to take this along on their summer vacations.\"--Booklist
Editions of The Family Fletcher Takes Rock Island
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780553521306
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780553521337
- AltFormat
- ISBN 9780553521313
- EBook
- ISBN 9780553521320
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9781101916421
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9781101916445
- AudioDisc
- ISBN 9781101916414
- AudioDisc
- ISBN 9781101916438
Read an Excerpt
Love the TV show Modern Family? Wait until you meet the family Fletcher! With two dads, four adopted brothers, two cats, and one pug, the Fletchers will have you laughing out loud!
Welcome to Rock Island, Where Time Stands Still!
The Fletchers are back on Rock Island, home of all their best summer memories. But from the first day they arrive, it’s clear that this year, things have changed. FIRST, a giant fence is blocking their beloved lighthouse. SECOND, they have new neighbors. THIRD, who the heck is the weird artist guy who's never actually painting? And FOURTH, there's now an ice cream truck! Can the island stay the same even with these crazy transformations?
Over the course of the summer, the Fletchers will learn that sometimes, even in a place where time stands still, the wildest, weirdest, and most wonderful surprises await.
A JLG Selection!
\"There is constant action and delightful humor, but there are also realistic present-day problems and happy solutions. An old-fashioned summer adventure set in a very modern world, this lively family tale will leave readers impatient for more. \"--Kirkus, Starred
\"While the other story lines reach satisfying resolutions, this one— about a young African American male struggling to figure out his identity in the largely white landscape of Rock Island—leaves room for thought-provoking, timely discussion.--Horn Book
\"A must-have middle grade family story with contemporary sensibilities.\"--SLJ, Starred
\"Lots of kids will want to take this along on their summer vacations.\"--Booklist
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Family Fletcher Takes Rock Island about?
Love the TV show Modern Family? Wait until you meet the family Fletcher! With two dads, four adopted brothers, two cats, and one pug, the Fletchers will have you laughing out loud!
Welcome to Rock Island, Where Time Stands Still!
The Fletchers are back on Rock Island, home of all their best summer memories. But from the first day they arrive, it’s clear that this year, things have changed. FIRST, a giant fence is blocking their beloved lighthouse. SECOND, they have new neighbors. THIRD, who the heck is the weird artist guy who's never actually painting? And FOURTH, there's now an ice cream truck! Can the island stay the same even with these crazy transformations?
Over the course of the summer, the Fletchers will learn that sometimes, even in a place where time stands still, the wildest, weirdest, and most wonderful surprises await.
A JLG Selection!
\"There is constant action and delightful humor, but there are also realistic present-day problems and happy solutions. An old-fashioned summer adventure set in a very modern world, this lively family tale will leave readers impatient for more. \"--Kirkus, Starred
\"While the other story lines reach satisfying resolutions, this one— about a young African American male struggling to figure out his identity in the largely white landscape of Rock Island—leaves room for thought-provoking, timely discussion.--Horn Book
\"A must-have middle grade family story with contemporary sensibilities.\"--SLJ, Starred
\"Lots of kids will want to take this along on their summer vacations.\"--Booklist
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Family Fletcher Takes Rock Island?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Family and home stories
Where can I read a sample of The Family Fletcher Takes Rock Island?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780553521306
Is The Family Fletcher Takes Rock Island part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Family Fletcher Series
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Family Fletcher Takes Rock Island?
Dana Alison Levy
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Family Fletcher Takes Rock Island is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780553521306) and paperback(ISBN 9780553521337) and altformat(ISBN 9780553521313) and ebook(ISBN 9780553521320) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9781101916421) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9781101916445) and audiodisc(ISBN 9781101916414) and audiodisc(ISBN 9781101916438)
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