The Adventures of Atlas and Pop

What could a wild grapevine and a patch of woods have to do with feeling a hundred feet in the air? When Atlas asks Pop how he played as a boy, Pop’s answer carries them from a quiet porch into a vivid memory of North Georgia woods—and a much younger Pop.

There, the boys are searching for a vine strong enough to swing from, inspired by the Saturday morning Tarzan shows they love. Pop is eager to try it first, but the vine’s strength is only a guess. After the boys clear a path, Pop runs downhill and sails out over the hillside. Atlas can hardly wait for his turn. But a cut vine can grow brittle, and the boys’ favorite woodland swing may not stay strong forever.

This warm illustrated story brings together childhood daring, friendship, and the special way a grandparent’s memory can make a moment feel larger than life. A lively choice for young readers and for sharing aloud, it invites families to enjoy the thrill of Pop’s tale—and the wonder of seeing the woods through a child’s eyes.