The Red Shoes
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1845 · Est. 18 min read-aloud

The Red Shoes

Written by Hans Christian Andersen

A girl's wish for red shoes leads to an endless dance.

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32 pages· 2,233 words· Est. 18 min read-aloud
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Karen's obsession with red dancing shoes becomes a reality, but at a cost she never imagined. As she dons the shoes, she discovers they have a life of their own, forcing her into an unending dance. Will she find a way to break free, or is she doomed to dance forever? This retelling of a classic tale explores the perils of desire and the unexpected consequences of getting what you wish for.

From the publisher

Have you ever wished for something so hard that you could think of nothing else? When Karen becomes entranced by a pair of beautiful red dancing shoes in a shop window, they fill her every thought and dream. One fateful day, she is able to buy the shoes for herself, only to learn later, as the shopkeeper tells her, to “be careful what you wish for, because it may come true.”

The enthralling presentation of this Hans Christian Andersen classic will win readers over with its luminous illustrations and engaging text, and will remind them of the lessons of life and love.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
2,233
Reading age
5–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~669L
Themes & topics
Books about shoesBooks about prideBooks about guiltBooks about childhoodBooks about morality
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.3
F&P level
~P
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
41675
Publication
Published
October 1, 1997
First published
April 7, 1845
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781879085565

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