The Squirrel Wife [Hardcover]

Philippa Pearce (Author), Wayne Anderson (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 9, 2007 | Age Level: 5 and up | Grade Level: K and up

A kind young man is rewarded with a bride who is kin to the wild in this beautiful, original fairy tale.

The green people in the woods are feared by all — all except swineherd Jack, who dares to venture into the forest to answer a cry for help. Jack’s heroism unveils the true nature of the green people and earns him an idyllic life with a woman he loves. But can they survive the ignorance around them? Magical storytelling and luminous woodland scenes easily transport readers to another time and place.

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About the Author

Philippa Pearce is the much-honored British author of TOM'S MIDNIGHT GARDEN, a Carnegie Medal winner; THE BATTLE OF BUBBLE AND SQUEAK, a Whitbread Award winner; and THE LITTLE GENTLEMEN. She passed away in December 2006.

Wayne Anderson’s illustrations grace numerous books, including the NEW YORK TIMES best-selling DRAGONOLOGY. He lives in Leicestershire, England.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 5 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Candlewick (October 9, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0763635510
• ISBN-13: 978-0763635510
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 0.4 x 10.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,341,982 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars A new classic fairytale, December 6, 2008

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This review is from: The Squirrel Wife (Hardcover)

This is a really good fairytale, that reinforces goodness. I really liked the artwork as well as the story. My 4 yr old and 7 yr old both enjoy hearing this story. You will like it!