

Home in the Woods
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Eliza Wheeler’s gorgeously illustrated book tells the story of what happens when six-year-old Marvel, her seven siblings, and their mom must start all over again after their father has died. Deep in the woods of Wisconsin, they find a tar-paper shack. It doesn’t seem like much of a home, but they soon start seeing what it could be. During their first year, it’s a struggle to maintain the shack and make sure they have enough to eat. But each season also brings its own delights and blessings—and the children always find a way to have fun. Most importantly, the family finds immense joy in being together, surrounded by nature. And slowly, their little shack starts feeling like a true home—warm, bright, and filled up with love.
Author’s note. Full-color illustrations created with dip pens, India ink, and watercolors.
ISBN: 9780399162909
JLG Release: Dec 2019
Awards & Honors
Booklist Top of the List - 2019
NPR’s Book Concierge - 2019
Praise & Reviews
Starred or favorable reviews have been received from these periodicals:
Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews*, Booklist*, School Library Journal, The Horn Book Magazine*
School Library Journal
Horn Book
Book Details
ISBN
9780399162909
First Release
December 2019
Genre
Fic
Dewey Classification
[E]
Trim Size
9" x 10"
Page Count
40
Accelerated Reader
Level 3.5; Points: 0.5;
Scholastic Reading Counts
N/ALexile
Level 690L
Format
Print Book
Edition
Hardcover edition
Publisher
Nancy Paulsen
Potentially Sensitive Areas
None
Topics
Family life, Poverty, Single-parent families, Great Depression, 1929, Twentieth-century US history, Nature and the natural world,