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