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Where The Wild Things Are

By Maurice Sendak

Adjectives

imaginative adventurous heartwarming classic

Genres

Classics Fantasy Adventure

Synopsis

When Max is sent to bed for being naughty, his bedroom transforms into a magical forest. Sailing away, he meets the wild things and becomes their king, leading them in a wild rumpus. But soon, Max feels lonely and realises he wants to be where someone loves him best. This classic tale celebrates imagination, adventure, and the comfort of home.

About the author

Maurice Sendak was a much-loved author and illustrator from America. He is best known for creating the classic picture book 'Where the Wild Things Are', which has delighted children for generations. Maurice loved drawing imaginative worlds and helped many children discover a love of reading through his wonderful stories and unique characters.

Pages

48 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

Published

2000

Community rating

Average score: 4.27

From 11 readers

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