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The Queen in the Cave

The Queen in the Cave

Published in
2021
4.10
on Goodreads (645)

Description

It’s a story of three sisters who explore a nearby forest in pursuit of a dream. As they go deeper, the forest gets darker and its magical secrets come to life. Toads puff clouds of pink smoke and snails with rabbit masks slime by; the forest becomes a carnival, a festival, a parade, of giant drooping flowers and dark hanging vines—a fever dream of marching frogs and giant fish and an army of ants and cats, swarming under lilypads—where you can dance with a doppelgänger and hitch a ride on a rat. And everywhere, little flower-faced imps frolic, holding matches… Stunning, stylish and slightly psychedelic, The Queen in the Cave is a riot of a book packed with smart little details to pore over. It’s one for kids and grown-ups too, a riveting and atmospheric picture book that will surprise and enthral young readers and dreamers of all ages.
Age
5-9
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
64 pages
Book in series
#1

Why to read

  • Stimulates the imagination
  • Beautiful illustrations
  • Explores themes of choice and destiny
  • Captivating storytelling