The Cautionary Tale of the Childe of Hale
By Rachel Lyon
The Childe’s royal dream turns dangerous when a secret challenge tests more than his mighty strength.
Genres
What is The Cautionary Tale of the Childe of Hale about?
The Childe of Hale is a gentle giant whose feet dangle from his tiny cottage windows. When the King visits, he promises the Childe riches, fine clothes and a grand life in London. Delighted by his new-found fame, the Childe leaves his friends behind. But the King has a secret plan: he wants the giant to fight a fierce bear. After winning the battle, the Childe discovers that royal kindness can hide selfish motives—and that friendship and home may be worth more than wealth.
About the author
Rachel Lyon is a talented British author who loves writing stories for children. She is well known for her picture book 'The Lion Inside', which has delighted many young readers with its fun rhymes and important messages about courage and friendship. Rachel enjoys inspiring children to be brave and to believe in themselves.
Pages
32 pages
Reading age
Picture Book (2-7)
This edition
2013
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