The Winter Room

By G Paulsen

A boy's winter nights reveal a mythic tale with unexpected consequences.

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103 pages

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Bookroo's summary

In the heart of a Minnesota winter, young Eldon and his brother Wayne gather with their family in the cozy warmth of the winter room. There, Uncle David spins tales of legendary heroes and bygone days. But when he shares the story of 'The Woodcutter,' the boys are drawn into a narrative that shifts from the terrible to the wonderful, challenging their perceptions and igniting their imaginations. What truths lie hidden in Uncle David's stories, and how will they transform the boys' understanding of their world?

From the publisher

The winter room is where Eldon, his brother Wayne, old Uncle David, and the rest of the family gather on icy cold nights, sitting in front of the stove. There the boys listen eagerly to all of Uncle David’s tales of superheroes.Then one night Uncle David tells the story, “The Woodcutter, “ and what happens next is terrible–then wonderful.