A long car ride. A relative he has never met. And a visit Connor is certain will be anything but an adventure.
When Connor arrives at Great-Aunt Ethel's old farmhouse, he expects to spend the day listening to adults talk-but the weathered red barn beyond the field is calling to him.
The moment Connor pushes open its creaky door, the barn becomes a shipwreck on the shore of an uncharted island. Soon, Connor is trekking through a tangled jungle alongside a fearless captain in search of her missing golden compass. They must cross a crocodile-filled river, follow mysterious footprints, and reach the shipwreck before a powerful storm arrives.
But the island's greatest surprise isn't the treasure Connor finds-it's the identity of the captain who shares his adventure.
Filled with warmth, imagination, and watercolor illustrations, Connor and the Shipwreck Barn is a story about unexpected friendships, family connections, and discovering that someone you have just met might understand you better than you think.