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The Princess Mouse: A Tale of Finland
Contributor(s): Shepard, Aaron (Author), Gore, Leonid (Illustrator)

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ISBN: 1416989692     ISBN-13: 9781416989691
Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
OUR PRICE: $11.89  

Binding Type: Paperback
Published: November 2008
* Out of Print *

Annotation: In Mikko's family, when a son is ready to marry, he must chop down a tree and then search for his bride by following the direction in which the tree points. When Mikko's brother chops down his tree, it points right to where his sweetheart lives. But when it's Mikko's turn, the tree points toward the deep, dark woods. What type of sweetheart can Mikko expect to find there? Though his brother taunts that the only wife Mikko will find in the forest will be a wolf or a fox, Mikko sets off optimistically. There he meets the most unusual of sweethearts, but one who proves that with an open heart and mind, love can be rewarded in the most surprising and unexpected ways. With luminous illustrations by Leonid Gore, Aaron Shepard retells a classic Finnish folktale that will delight young readers time and time again.
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Fiction | Animals - Mice, Hamsters, Guinea Pigs, Etc.
- Juvenile Fiction | Love & Romance
- Juvenile Fiction | Legends, Myths, Fables - General
Dewey: E
Age Level: 4-8
Grade Level: PreK-3
Guided Reading: N (Grade 3)
Physical Information: 0.2" H x 8.4" W x 10.8" L (0.40 lbs) 40 pages
Themes:
- Cultural Region - Scandinavian
Features: Ikids, Illustrated
Accelerated Reader Info
Quiz #: 68346
Reading Level: 3.7   Interest Level: Lower Grades   Point Value: 0.5
 
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Contributor Bio(s): Gore, Leonid: - Leonid Gore moved to the US from his native Belarus in 1991. He has illustrated many beloved books for children and is also the author and illustrator of Danny's First Snow. Mr. Gore lives in Oakland, New Jersey. Visit him online at LeonidGore.com.Shepard, Aaron: - Aaron Shepard has been fascinated by this story since childhood. He is the author of many folktales, including The Sea King's Daughter: A Russian Legend, The Baker's Dozen: A Saint Nicholas Tale, The Maiden of Northland: A Hero Tale of Finland, and most recently, The Princess Mouse: A Tale of Finland. He lives in the Los Angeles area.
 
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