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Hortense and the Shadow

Hortense and the Shadow

Published in
2017
3.97
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Description

Hortense is a kind and brave girl, but she is sad--even angry--that her shadow follows her everywhere she goes. She hates her shadow, and thinks her shadow must hate her too. But one cold, dark night, when bandits surprise her in the woods, Hortense discovers that her shadow is the very thing she needs most.
Age
5-7
Text complexity
developing
Length
32 pages

Why to read

  • Beautiful illustrations
  • Engaging story with a moral
  • Introduces themes of self-acceptance and bravery
  • Explores the concept of identity