by Diana Hendry (Author)
This is a fairy tale based on the story of The Six Swans. Six brothers were turned to swans by their wicked step-mother. All of them were saved by their sister and turned back into children, except for Caleb, who is a part-boy, part-swan. He lives in exile on the island of Nanna. Now his family are returning, and as he waits, Caleb remembers the dramatic and painful events that led him from be transformed from an ordinary boy into a swan-creature.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 64
Publisher: A & C Black Publishers Ltd
Published: 16 Aug 2004
ISBN 10: 0713668415
ISBN 13: 9780713668414
Children’s book age: 7-9 Years
Book Overview: A beautifully written lyrical story with the atmosphere of a classic fairytale. A welcome return to the list by popular writer, Diana Hendry, author of several Jets titles (including The Thing-in-a Box) Fairy tales have perennial appeal. Part of the specialliy-commissioned White Wolves fiction range for 7-11 year olds, written in consultation with the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education. Each year group will have three stand-alone titles and accompanying Teachers' Guides to support guided reading lessons in the classroom.