Home in the Woods

by Eliza Wheeler

Eliza Wheeler (Illustrator)

This stunningly beautiful picture book from New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Eliza Wheeler is based on her grandmother's childhood and pays homage to a family's fortitude as they discover the meaning of home.

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.

• ISBN10: 0399162909
• ISBN13: 9780399162909
• Publish Date: 1 October 2019
• Publish Status: Active
• Publish Country: US
• Imprint: Nancy Paulsen Books
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 40
• Language: English
• URL: https://penguinrandomhouse.com/books/isbn/9780399162909

Reviews

[cherryblossommj]

This book has it all. Beautiful illustrations, an interested lot of characters to favor, and a message that is timeless less the children of the world forget that depression eras come and go. I enjoyed every minute of reading a digital copy of this book, Home in the Woods. I wouldn't hesitate to add a physical copy to our shelves.

I read an eARC via Edelweiss