The Curious Adventures of Jimmy McGee - by Eleanor Estes (Paperback)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

Jimmy McGee is a tiny, leprechaun-like man whose peaceful life is disrupted when he rescues Amy's doll Little Lydia from a monstrous wave that sweeps her off the beach. Can Jimmy find a way to restore Little Lydia to her original state as a "do-nothing doll" before he returns her to her rightful owner?

From the bestselling author of Ginger Pye comes the quirky story of a little man who saves the day in a big way.

But what happens when the doll he saved gets a case of the magical zoomie-zoomies?

• A Secret World: Discover the hidden headquarters of Jimmy McGee, a tiny plumber with a big secret and a knack for fixing more than just pipes.
• Magical Realism: When a doll named Little Lydia is swept out to sea, it takes a little bit of magic--and a very brave plumber--to bring her home.
• An Unforgettable Quest: Join Jimmy on his mission to cure Little Lydia of a mysterious magical ailment before her owner, Amy, finds out.
• A Cast of Curious Creatures: Meet a host of animal refugees, from a wise owl to a hoop snake, who take shelter in Jimmy's cozy headquarters during a hurricane.

Review Quotes

"A story of high-flown, lighthearted imagination . . . This is a sweet fairy tale, one of Estes's most bewitching creations."--Publishers Weekly

"Delightfully imaginative, with originality and humor. The author has a deep sense of a child's world of wonder."--Christian Schools International