Cousin Rick has left and taking his place is Connie.This book was published in 1946 so maybe children did go around saying, “Little Ted is spoiled.” But I personally have never heard any child say, “X is spoiled.”So it is incredibly odd that the children constantly and tactlessly mention that Connie is spoiled.Some chapters of the book were quite engaging while others were unremarkable. The multi-chapter adventure about the roots of the Faraway Tree was an engrossing delight.However, some of the chapters seemed to shift activities so abruptly, leaving a wake of underdeveloped plot points. For example, in the Land of Treats only one person requests an unusual flavor of ice cream.This paved the way for future authors to create a more satisfying experience by filling in these gaps (like Bertie Botts jellybeans in Harry Potter).The Green Light at the End of the Dock (How much I spent):Softcover Text – $27.18 from eBay (as part of a 4-book boxed set)Connect With Me!Blog Twitter BookTube Facebook Insta