The Squirrel Wife

by Philippa Pearce

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0763635510
• ISBN13: 9780763635510
• Release Date: October 2007
• Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 10.9" x 10.1"
• Age Range: 5 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

A new classic fairytale

This is a really good fairytale, that reinforces goodness. I really liked the artwork as well as the story. My 4 yr old and 7 yr old both enjoy hearing this story. You will like it!