Fortunately Ned was invited to a surprise party. Unfortunately the party was a thousand miles away. Fortunately he borrowed an airplane. Unfortunately the motor exploded. Good fortune follows bad through a hilarious series of cliff-hanging escapades that lead to a fortunate ending. nGo on a wonderfully wild adventure with Ned as he takes on a journey full of mishaps in this book from celebrated dancer, choreographer, and beloved author and illustrator Remy Charlip. nFortunately, Ned was invited to a surprise party. n Unfortunately, the party was a thousand miles away. n Fortunately, a friend loaned Ned an airplane. n Unfortunately, the motor exploded. n Fortunately, there was a parachute in the airplane. n Unfortunately, there was a hole in the parachute. n What else could go wrong as Ned tries to get to the party? Readers will cheer as Neds luck turns from good to bad to good again, while clever illustrations tell the story of his wacky adventure and narrow escapes.n