An Adventure Story Although Emma’s idea was simple, it was also possibly outrageous. Her idea was simple because of what she needed to do: decide on her favorite word, write the word on a piece of paper, place the paper into a bottle, and let the bottle float away into the mighty ocean. The idea was possibly outrageous because the ocean would carry the bottle on a magical journey, during which special young children who discovered the bottle would add their own favorite words and, perhaps–maybe, probably, finally–the bottle would return to Emma’s island. Unless, of course, something terrible happens! • Suitable for young independent readers. • The perfect adventure story for adult directed bedtime reading. • Follow the bottle as it navigates unforeseen obstacles and is discovered in exotic far-off places. The examples of positive character traits (curiosity, resilience, integrity, adventure, creativity, empathy, etc.), will resonate with young people who themselves are navigating their very own mightily curious life journey. Will the bottle come back to Emma’s Island, disappear at sea, or remain stranded on some deserted island?