A Fort on the Moon

Gr 2-4–Pouncey depicts an activity that many a kid has dreamed of, traveling to the moon. Readers ride along on an adventure with Fox Wilder and his younger brother, who narrates in a matter-of-fact voice. They plan to build a fort on the moon. It’s a confident plan; they have already been there but this time their trusty spaceship, the White Dolphin, is equipped with junk from home and they have devised a layout. There are some tricks required for building on the moon, but thanks to Fox, the siblings succeed and have fun along the way. All the while, their parents offer encouragement, are fully on board with the plan, and get out of the way of the adventurers. The teamwork of the brothers and the creativity and fun they have through the story will entertain readers; it’s just the right amount of silly to make kids laugh but has enough substance to lead to adventures of their own.