Freya and the Snake

By Fredrik Sonck, Jenny Lucander (Illustrator)

A family faces a moral dilemma when a snake threatens their safety.

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32 pages· 964 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Freya's playful encounter with a snake named Snakey turns serious when her father decides the creature poses a threat. As he struggles to protect his family, Freya grapples with his drastic decision, one she vows never to forgive. This poignant tale delves into the complexities of family bonds, the clash between innocence and reality, and the weight of irreversible choices. Can Freya and her father find common ground, or will this incident forever alter their relationship? Discover the delicate balance between love, fear, and forgiveness in this thought-provoking story.

From the publisher

When a dangerous snake enters the safe space of a family, a child and parent have different ideas about how to handle the situation.When Freya and her siblings spot a snake near where they’re playing, Freya names it Snakey. But her parents are concerned, worried that Snakey will bite someone. Her dad tries to capture the snake, planning to take it far away. Only, that’s much harder to do than he expects. So, to make sure Snakey doesn’t harm his family, her dad decides he must take a different approach. One that offers a more permanent solution. One that Freya says she’ll never forgive him for. Told with empathy and honesty, this thought-provoking book explores death, forgiveness and what happens when a child disapproves of something their parent has done. Highlighting both family relationships and those between humans and wild animals, it takes an unflinching look at making difficult decisions - and living with the consequences.

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