The Shoemaker's Boy
By Joan Aiken
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Synopsis
With his mother gravely ill and his father on a pilgrimage to seek her cure, young Jem is left to manage the family shoemaking business. One night, he encounters three peculiar visitors: a trio of green-skinned children, a menacing black knight, and a noble white knight. Each seeks the mysterious silver keys, and Jem must navigate these encounters to safeguard the keys and his family's well-being.
About the author
Joan Aiken was a much-loved British author, best known for her exciting book 'The Wolves of Willoughby Chase'. She wrote many stories filled with adventure, magic, and brave characters. Joan loved using her imagination to create wonderful worlds for children to explore, and her books have delighted readers for many years.
Pages
48 pages
Reading age
Early Chapter Book (6-10)
Published
2012
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