This simple retelling of Jonathan Swift'sGulliver's Travelsfocuses on the first voyage-Gulliver's time on the island of Lilliput. It is a great way to introduce newly independent readers to this classic adventure. Gulliver loves the life he's leading. As a doctor on a ship he travels to some very interesting places. But life at sea can be dangerous, too. Gulliver's ship is destroyed in a storm, and it takes every bit of his strength to swim to shore, where he falls asleep all alone. But he is not alone for long! Gulliver awakens to find himself being held captive on an island called Lilliput by people who are only six inches tall! Although they don't trust him at first, soon enough the Lilliputians see how handy it can be to have Gulliver around-at least some of the time. And Gulliver adds another exotic, exciting, and very funny adventure to his life experiences!

Lisa Findlay has written a number of children's books for Random House and Golden Books.  

Antonio Caparo is an illustrator, graphic designer, and comic artist. His works, noted for their whimsical illustrations and distinct topography, have appeared in children's and young adult books and magazines around the world. He lives in Montreal, Canada.