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In Gail E. Haley’s children’s adventure, a proud and self‑centered youth is sent to spend time in the woods, where he encounters the spirit of the Green Man. Over the course of his stay, the boy learns to let go of selfishness, embracing cooperation and kindness. Through lessons drawn from English folk tales and the natural world, he transforms into a helpful, contented member of the forest community.
First publish date: 1979
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Gail E. Haley
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