The Brave Little Tailor

By J. E. Bright, Timothy Banks (Illustrator)

Part of the Michael Dahl Presents series

A tailor's boast leads to unexpected challenges with giants and kings.

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55 pages· 3,810 words· Est. 32 min read

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Bookroo's summary

Abraham Spoke, a young tailor, swats seven flies with one stroke and proudly stitches the feat onto his belt. Mistaken for a mighty warrior, Abe faces daunting challenges from giants and clever kings. As he navigates this dangerous world, his bravado is tested, especially when his sleep-talking reveals secrets. Can Abe outwit his formidable foes, or will his boastful belt lead to his downfall? Discover the twists in this whimsical retelling of a classic Brothers Grimm tale, where courage and cleverness collide in unexpected ways.

From the publisher

A jar of jam and a bunch of flies start off this not-quite-normal adventure. A young tailor named Abraham Spoke swats seven of the flies with one smack of his belt. He’s so impressed by his own bravery that he sews the words “SEVEN IN ONE STROKE” on his belt. As Abe travels the world, everyone who reads those words assumes the little guy is strong and powerful. Which can be dangerous when giants and clever kings challenge Abe to prove his might! This fractured retelling of a The Valiant Little Tailor, a lesser-known tale from the Brothers Grimm, will make readers giggle, groan, and gasp with delight. Especially when they read about how Abe faces his biggest problem because he mumbles in his sleep!

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