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Bob Robber and Dancing Jane

By Andrew Matthews

Adjectives

poetic enchanting thought-provoking

Genres

Poetry/Verse Feelings/Wellbeing

Synopsis

Bob Robber, a solitary thief who emerges only at night, envies the joyful dancing of Dancing Jane. In his longing, he steals her shadow, hoping to capture her happiness. However, the shadow remains lifeless without its owner, and Jane is left heartbroken. Overcome with remorse, Bob returns the shadow and, for the first time, asks for something instead of stealing it—he asks Jane to teach him to dance. Together, they dance away the darkness, bringing light into Bob's life.

About the author

Andrew Matthews is a popular author and illustrator from the UK, well known for retelling classic stories like 'Hamlet' and 'Macbeth' in a fun and easy way for children. He enjoys making reading exciting and accessible for everyone. Andrew’s books help young readers enjoy famous tales from history and literature.

Pages

39 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

Published

2004

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