by Neil Gaiman
First published 2006
When a mischievous boy swaps his father for two measly goldfish, he and his sister must venture through their neighborhood to get him back. As they track down the ever-changing location of their traded parent, they discover that their friends and neighbors have all been part of a chaotic network of bizarre bartering. With time running out, the siblings must outwit a cast of eccentric swappers to retrieve their father before it's too late. At the heart of this whimsical tale lies a heartwarming story about the lengths we'll go to for family.
Genres: fiction, fantasy, contemporary
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, whimsical
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Period: Current
64 pages · Paperback · HarperCollins