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A classic tale of tyranny overcome. . . . Voake makes this neglected gem an unforgettable read-aloud look new. KIRKUS REVIEWS (STARRED REVIEW)
Elsie Piddock is a born skipper. By the time shes seven, the tireless girl can even outskip the fairies and is rewarded with a gift of rare and lasting value. Can she use it many years later to save the childrens fabled skipping grounds from a greedy, factory-building lord? Charlotte Voakes exuberant art pairs with Eleanor Farjeons unforgettable tale for a match made in picture-book heaven.
From the Trade Paperback edition.