Khalil's Swagtown Adventure
by Kyare, Za'Metria, and Litzi of Reach Incorporated
It seems like Khalil's parents are always fighting. When he falls asleep in his closet one day he meets his future self! After inventing a special handshake they travel through the magical world of Swagtown. Can Khalil use what he learns in Swagtown to help his family stick together?
— Simon Traub-Epstein, International Library of Young Authors
From the publisher: “Khalil is tired of hearing his parents fight. As they scream, he retreats to his closet and writes a letter to his future self, dreaming of escape. To his surprise, this future self – called Bruh – shows up to provide support. Together, they visit a fantastical place called Swagtown and learn how families can communicate better. Story Behind the Story: These teen authors knew that kids need to see themselves and their own struggles represented in the stories they read in order to know they are not alone. They also like things that are outlandish and wacky! This story is a smart and fun combination of both.”
Details
Publisher: Shout Mouse Press
Publication year: 2014
Age range: 4-9
Genre: Fiction
Language: English
Illustrator: Mira Ko