Book Detail

Through the Mickle Woods

Publication Information
Author:  Gregory, Valiska Illustrator:  Moser, Barry
Title:  Through the Mickle Woods Date:  1992
Publisher:  Little, Brown and Company City:  Boston
ISBN, paperback:  0-316-32779-4 ISBN, hardback:  

Recommended audience:
ABE/ABLE:   Yes ESOL:  
Family:   Yes Young Adult:  
Picture:   Yes

General Information:
Book Type(s):    legends, tales and myths

HSE Descriptor(s):   

Summary:
The king is grieving for his dead wife, but with the help of a wise bear and a young boy learns the three lessons about living and loving.

Teaching Ideas:
Teachers will have to present this story carefully, providing a context for the appreciation of fantasy and tales. Students may want to discuss whether life's lessons are easier to learn through stories and study the function of this and other tales. The superior illustrations and subject matter might be the foundation for discussions on why this moving story is more appropriate for adults than children. Teachers may want to introduce symbolism. For additional tales, see the Legends, Tales, and Myths Matrix.

Keywords: select any link below for a list of resources which also have that keyword
bullet Emotions-Personal Issues > emotions > death
bullet Emotions-Personal Issues > emotions > grief
bullet Emotions-Personal Issues > emotions > loss
bullet Literature and Language > figurative language > symbolism


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