{"product_id":"huxleys-island-adventure-9781772035421","title":"Huxley's Island Adventure","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe enchanting story of a curious cat who gets lost on a camping trip and discovers local wildlife on his long journey home.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHuxley the cat lives on a houseboat with his human companion, Robin. One day, while they are camping, Huxley gets lost. To get home, he must cross an entire island--passing by and through lakes, rivers, rainforest, subalpine and alpine regions, old-growth forest, ocean, highways, and city. Along the way, he meets strange animals and encounters plants he has never seen before. All through this long, hard trip, Huxley never gives up on getting home to Robin. But will he make it home before the winter storm season?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHuxley's Island Adventure\u003c\/i\u003e celebrates the natural environment of Vancouver Island and the Pacific Northwest through the eyes of one very adventurous cat. Through vivid illustrations full of fascinating details, this story introduces children the region's plants and animals in a fun, engaging way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFraser, Kimiko:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cb\u003eKimiko Fraser\u003c\/b\u003e is an illustrator and historian-in-training. She grew up constantly making--drawing, painting, knitting, sculpting, bookbinding, etc.--and has never learned how to stop. She is the illustrator of \u003ci\u003eHer Courage Rises: 50 Trailblazing Women of British Columbia and the Yukon\u003c\/i\u003e and the Trailblazing Canadians Series. She holds a bachelor of arts (honours History, major Visual Arts) from the University of Victoria. She works with many mediums to create her illustrations, including watercolour, digital, ink, and tea. Most of her work is inspired by her interest in plants, history, and folktales.","brand":"Heritage House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52078184694034,"sku":"9781772035421","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_b389c60d-5fd6-4617-b611-e402fda1a97d.jpg?v=1772533992","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/huxleys-island-adventure-9781772035421","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}