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Elsie Piddock Skips In Her Sleep

By Eleanor Farjeon

Adjectives

enchanting whimsical inspirational

Genres

Fantasy Classics Fairy Tales

Synopsis

Elsie Piddock, a young girl with an extraordinary talent for skipping, learns magical skipping techniques from the fairies on Mount Caburn. Gifted a special skipping rope, she uses her skills to protect the cherished skipping grounds from a greedy landowner's plans to build factories, ensuring the tradition continues for future generations.

About the author

Eleanor Farjeon was a much-loved British author who wrote stories, poems, and songs for children. She is famous for writing "Morning Has Broken," a song sung in many schools, and the beloved book "The Little Bookroom." Her magical tales continue to inspire children to use their imaginations and enjoy reading.

Pages

48 pages

Reading age

Early Chapter Book (6-10)

Published

2001

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