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Description
This book retells the classic fairy tale of a young girl who wears a red hood and travels through the forest to bring food to her sick grandmother. On her way, she encounters a wolf who asks about her destination and then runs ahead to the grandmother's house. The story includes the well-known confrontation between the girl, the wolf, and the grandmother in the forest cottage.
Quick Summary
Tom Roberts puts a spooky spin on the classic Little Red Riding Hood tale that makes the wolf feel genuinely sneaky and the forest adventure feel fresh. Kids will love holding their breath as the brave protagonist navigates through the woods, outwits the cunning wolf, and saves The Day of the Game Show with clever courage. If your kid enjoys fairy tale retellings like "The True Story of the Three Little Pigs," they'll be hooked on this suspenseful twist. Perfect for early readers in grades K-3, especially those in 2nd and 3rd grade looking for a quick, thrilling read.