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A magical illustrated fairy tale about a tiny girl on a big adventure, from the internationally bestselling author of THE TALE OF DESPEREAUX, perfect for ages 8, 9, 10, 11
Series: The Norendy Tales
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A captivating original fairy tale by a beloved storyteller and twice winner of the prestigious Newbery Medal. A future classic, ideal for fans of The Borrowers and Mrs Frisbee and the Rats of Nimh. When a shoemaker discovers a tiny girl (as small as a mouse!)...
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A captivating original fairy tale by a beloved storyteller and twice winner of the prestigious Newbery Medal. A future classic, ideal for fans of The Borrowers and Mrs Frisbee and the Rats of Nimh.
When a shoemaker discovers a tiny girl (as small as a mouse!) in his shop, he takes her in, names her Evangeline, and raises her as his own. The shoemakerβs wife, however, fears that Evangeline has bewitched her husband, so when an opportunity arises to rid herself of the girl, she takes it.
Evangeline finds herself far from her adopted father and her home, a tiny girl lost in the wide world. But she is brave, and she is resourceful, and with the help of those she meets on her journey β including a disdainful and self-satisfied cat β she may just find her way again.
Series: The Norendy Tales
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Pre-orderLost Evangeline
A captivating original fairy tale by a beloved storyteller and twice winner of the prestigious Newbery Medal. A future classic, ideal for fans of The Borrowers and Mrs Frisbee and the Rats of Nimh. When a shoemaker discovers a tiny girl (as small as a mouse!) in his shop, he takes her in, names her Evangeline, and raises her as...Paperback$1999Unit price /UnavailableOut 1 Mar 2027Pre-order
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781529531077
Publisher: Walker Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 14 January 2027
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Walker Books Ltd
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Sophie Blackall
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 270g
Pages: 160
About the Author
Kate DiCamillo is one of Americaβs most beloved storytellers, author of The Tale of Despereaux and Flora and Ulysses, both of which have been awarded the prestigious Newbery Medal; Because of Winn-Dixie, which received a Newbery Honor; The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, which won a Boston Globe-Horn Book Award; and the bestselling Mercy Watson series. Born in Philadelphia, she grew up in Florida and now lives in Minneapolis, USA, where she faithfully writes two pages a day, five days a week.
Sophie Blackall has illustrated numerous books, including Deborah Noyesβs Red Butterfly; Rukhsana Khanβs Big Red Lollipop, a New York Times Best Illustrated Childrenβs Book; and Annie Barrowsβs bestselling Ivy and Bean series. Sophie lives in Brooklyn, NY.
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