Original fairy tale by Kate Dicamillo: Offers a fresh, timeless story for young readers
Exquisite black and white illustrations by Sophie Blackall: Enhances the emotional and visual experience
Emotional journey of a girl and her father: Inspires empathy and understanding in children
Suitable for ages 6 and up: Designed for early readers and their parents
Hardcover and paperback options: Flexible for different reading preferences
Summarized by Shop
A shoemaker finds a tiny girl — as small as a mouse — hidden in the toe of an old boot. He names her Evangeline and raises her as his own. Together they dream of going to sea someday, of adventures and wonders and other places. But the shoemaker's wife has always feared and resented the little girl, and one night Evangeline is thrown in a
