Book Description
for The Curious Adventures of Jimmy McGee by Eleanor Estes and John O'Brien
From the Publisher
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.
What happens when a simple rescue turns into a magical mishap?
- An Unlikely Hero: Meet Jimmy McGee, the tiny plumber who never asked to be a hero but finds himself on the adventure of a lifetime.
- A Doll with Zoomie-Zoomies: Little Lydia is safe from the ocean, but after a run-in with a captured thunder and lightning bolt, she’s anything but a “do-nothing doll” anymore!
- Whimsical Adventure: Follow Jimmy’s quirky quest across Cape Cod as he tries to reverse the magic before returning the doll to her worried owner, Amy.
- A Timeless Classic: From the Newbery Medal-winning author of Ginger Pye, this gentle fantasy is a perfect read-aloud for families and fans of charming, old-fashioned stories.
Publisher description retrieved from Google Books.

