Blackberry Blue
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The next book on the reading list is "Blackberry Blue: And Other Fairy Tales" written by Jamila Gavin.
There are six amazing stories in the book and "Blackberry Blue is the first - a heart-warming story about love and kindness that follows foundling Blackberry Blue as she battles the forces of evil to save the boy she loves.
The other stories are slightly longer so will be released in parts every Saturday over the next couple of months. The comprehension questions for this book will focus on the relationships between the characters as well as the story's relationships to other well known tales.
Enjoy!
Is the forest a safe or a threatening place in this story?
How does Jamila Gavin make you feel that?
Does this story have a message?
If so, what do you think it is?
Do you know any other tales where characters transform into animals?
What does this make you think or feel?
Do you know any fairy stories where a character has to wear a special item of clothing?
Who needs the special clothes and why are they needed?
Is it for the same reason in the different stories?
Perhaps investigate the stories/characters of Donkeyskin, Catskin, Cap of Rushes, Mossycoat and Tatterskins.
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