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Description
The book retells the classic riddle of a boy who must transport a wolf, a sheep, and a lettuce across a river while ensuring the wolf doesn't eat the sheep and the sheep doesn't eat the lettuce. The story follows the boy's journey and the complications that arise during his quest to deliver these items to a nearby town. As the narrative unfolds, the book reveals the truth behind this well-known puzzle.
Quick Summary
The ancient wolf-sheep-lettuce river-crossing puzzle comes to wild, hilarious life when a boy must actually transport these three troublemakers across the countryside, and nothing goes according to plan. Kids will crack up at the absurd complications and cheer for The Boy Who Wouldn't Swim as he tries to outsmart impossible situations while discovering a surprising truth hiding behind the journey. If your kid likes "The Phantom Tollbooth" or "The Westing Game," they will love this clever story that plays with a famous brain teaser while teaching something meaningful. Perfect for kids ages 9 to 13 in grades 4 through 8.