The Squirrel Wife
The Squirrel Wife by Philippa Pearce is a captivating tale published by Puffin in 1992, featuring 57 pages in English. This edition invites readers into a mystical world where Jack, a poor swineherd, bravely enters the forest by moonlight to respond to a cry for help. His journey leads him to a gold ring and the promise of a unique companion, a beautiful squirrel-wife, who will share her knowledge of the forest with him.
Readers will discover a narrative that intertwines elements of myth and legend, exploring themes of bravery and the bond between humans and nature. The story unfolds as Jack learns from his enchanting companion, delving into the mysteries of the forest and the green people who inhabit it. This New Ed edition offers a concise yet rich experience, perfect for those interested in tales that blend fantasy with folklore.
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Who dares to go into the forest by moonlight, when the green people are abroad? Only Jack, a poor swineherd, who ventures there to answer a desperate cry for help. His reward is a gold ring, and the promise of a wife, a beautiful squirrel-wife, who will teach him about the forest.
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