An illustrated fairy tale tells the adventures of Despereaux Tilling the mouse and his two associates, Roscuro the rat and Miggery Sow, who happen upon a journey together to a castle where their destiny awaits. An ALA Notable Children's Book & Newbery Medal Winner. Jr Lib Guild. Teacher's Guide avai[...]
What happens when society finds a wild boy alone in the woods and tries to civilize him? A true story from the author of "The Fairy Ring."
One day in 1798, woodsmen in southern France returned from the forest having captured a naked boy. He had been running wild, digging for food, and was covere[...]