“An inconvenience is only an adventure wrongly considered,” mused Chesterton in is essay On Chasing One’s Hat.

This shirt features artwork by Luis Escobar, artist for The Simpsons, showing Uncle Chestnut (aka G.K. Chesterton) about to embark on yet another adventure. This shirt is the perfect reminder that life’s little inconveniences are the very stuff of adventures – if only we remember to see them that way!

Printed on a light blue 100% cotton t-shirt.

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Meet ‘Uncle Chestnut’

The Inconvenient Adventures of Uncle Chestnut is now available!

Written for young readers, The Inconvenient Adventures of Uncle Chestnut contains 4 short stories told by Jack, whose Uncle Chestnut comes to take care of him while his parents are away. Whether traveling, chasing after hats, or embarking on everyday adventures, Uncle Chestnut teaches a unique perspective on life and the world to his nephew.

Based on the writings and actual events in the life of G.K. Chesterton, this fictional book presents the wit and wisdom of the British writer in a considerably easier style for young people to read. It is a simple, fun approach to introducing G.K. Chesterton to readers of all ages.

Written at a 6th grade reading level for today’s students, The Inconvenient Adventures of Uncle Chestnut draws primarily from Chesterton’s Tremendous Trifles and teaches the value of seeing everyday obstacles as exciting and unique adventures.

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Uncle Chestnut @ Barnes & Noble