Book details
The Blue Shoe: A Tale of Thievery, Villainy, Sorcery, and Shoes
Description
It was only one shoe. It fit no one. But everyone wanted it. Hap Barlo sits in a cell, wondering how it had all gone so wrong. The blue shoe was ruined, the girl he'd been trying to help was missing, and he'd been branded a thiefagain! He would be banished to the far side of Mount Xexnax in the morning. On the bright side, now he might be able to rescue his father, who had been banished last year. No one has ever returned from Xexnax, so perhaps Hap is a tad optimistic to be dreaming of rescue. Then again, perhaps a dreamer, a doer, and a thief is just the kind of boy who could challenge this mountainand win! First edition will be printed in blue ink!From the Hardcover edition.
Age
8-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
272 pages
Why to read
- Engaging Storyline: 'The Blue Shoe: A Tale of Thievery, Villainy, Sorcery, and Shoes' offers a captivating and imaginative plot that combines elements of fantasy, adventure, and mystery, keeping readers hooked from beginning to end.
- Unique Characters: The book features a cast of unique and memorable characters, each with their own quirks and backgrounds, which adds depth to the story and makes it more enjoyable to follow their journeys.
- Themes of Courage and Friendship: Through its narrative, the book explores important themes such as the value of courage in the face of adversity and the power of friendship, providing readers with meaningful takeaways and life lessons.
- Magical World-Building: Roderick Townley creates a rich and vivid world filled with magic and wonder, which not only serves as an exciting backdrop for the story but also stimulates the imagination and encourages creative thinking.