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The spider and the fly

Name: The spider and the fly
ISBN: 9780743478175

By Mary Howitt

Sweet words lure a cautious fly towards a beautiful web hiding a creepy secret.

cautionary · rhyming · spooky · atmospheric

Genres

Classics Animals Poetry/Verse

What is The spider and the fly about?

A charming spider invites a little fly into his beautiful web, praising her delicate wings and offering tempting treats. The fly is cautious at first, but the spider’s flattering words gradually wear down her good sense. Told in lively rhyme, Mary Howitt’s classic cautionary poem explores the dangers of trusting appearances and sweet talk. Tony DiTerlizzi’s dramatic, shadowy illustrations give the story a deliciously spooky, old-fashioned atmosphere as the spider’s true intentions are finally revealed.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2003

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