A Year in the Woods
School year: Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8
No. of pages 32
Published: 2017
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"A Year in the Woods" is a reflective account by Henry David Thoreau, detailing his two-year experiment in simple living at Walden Pond. Thoreau immerses himself in nature, exploring themes of self-reliance, transcendentalism, and the beauty of the natural world. Through observations of wildlife and the changing seasons, he contemplates society, materialism, and human existence. The work encourages readers to reconnect with nature and consider the deeper meaning of life beyond societal expectations, promoting a philosophy of simplicity and mindfulness that resonates through time. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at children at US 4th grade-7th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 7-10 years.
There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2017 by Creative Editions .
Richard Knight has been a primary school teacher for over twenty years and now lives with his family in the Pennines Mountains. When he's not writing, and sometimes when he should be, he enjoys hill-walking and daydreaming. Richard has also written Winter Shadow for Barefoot Books. Giovanni Manna is an award-winning artist who works mainly with watercolours, soft pastels and etching to create his distinctive style. Giovanni lives with his family in Bologna, Italy, and teaches illustration and watercolour technique at the International School of Illustration in Sarmede, Italy. Giovanni has illustrated several titles for Barefoot Books, including The Barefoot Book of Knights and The Barefoot Book of Giants, Ghosts and Goblins.