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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1972 · Est. 27 min read-aloud
The Squirrel Wife
Written by Philippa Pearce · Illustrated by Wayne Anderson
A swineherd's bravery reveals forest secrets, but can love survive ignorance?
3.5 Goodreads · 84 ratings
32 pages· 3,471 words· Est. 27 min read-aloud· AD890L
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Bookroo's summary
In a world where the green people of the woods are feared, swineherd Jack dares to answer a mysterious call for help. His courage uncovers the truth about these enigmatic beings and wins him a life with a woman connected to the wild. Yet, as they build their idyllic life together, they must confront the ignorance and fear that surrounds them. Will their love endure the challenges of a world that misunderstands them? This enchanting tale weaves magic and mystery, inviting readers to explore the depths of courage and love in a world divided by fear.
From the publisher
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.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 3,471
- Reading age
- 5–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD890L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 5
- F&P level
- ~U
- AR points
- 1
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 120867
Publication
- Published
- October 9, 2007
- First published
- January 1, 1972
- Publisher
- Candlewick
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780763635510
- LCCN
- 2006052454
- OCLC
- 76792171
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