First published 1997
A man approaches the king, begging for a boat to search for an unknown island. Dismissed as a fool, he sets sail alone, driven by his insatiable curiosity. As he navigates uncharted waters, he discovers that the search for the unknown can uncover wonders beyond imagining - if one has the courage to pursue it. At its heart, this fable explores the transformative power of dreams and the boundless potential of the human spirit.
Genres: literary-fiction, adventure, fantasy, fables
Vibes: lyrical, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, quest
51 pages · Hardcover · Houghton Mifflin Harcourt