In "Changeling" by Malachy Doyle, we delve into the tale of a young boy named Tom who is spirited away by fairies, leading to an enchanting adventure in the mystical world of the fae. As he navigates this realm, he finds himself at the center of a conflict involving both humans and magical beings. The story explores themes of identity, belonging, and the struggle between the seen and unseen worlds. Tom must summon courage and cleverness to return home, discovering the true meaning of friendship, loyalty, and the magical ties that bind us all. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is part of a book series called Legends From Wales .
This book has been graded for interest at 7 years.
There are 36 pages in this book.
This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).
This book was published in 2003 by Gomer Press .
Malachy Doyle lives in Wales where he works full time as a writer. He has written many other books for children, including our own OWEN AND THE MOUNTAIN and this is his first book for young adults.
This book contains the following story:
The Changeling
The changeling is a common theme in folklore and refers to a child that has been secretly substituted for another child. The changeling is often believed to be a fairy or supernatural creature that has been left in place of a human child. The story of the changeling typically involves a family that has a child who becomes sick or behaves abnormally. The parents may believe that their child has been replaced by a fairy or demon and seek out ways to identify and remove the changeling. One common method is to place the suspected changeling near a fire or hot object to see if it reacts in pain or discomfort. Another is to give the child a bitter or unpleasant food or drink, as it was believed that changelings had an aversion to such things. The changeling story can be found in many cultures throughout history and its theme has been used to explore themes of identity, family, and the supernatural.
