"Marven of the Great North Woods" by Kathryn Lasky tells the story of a young boy named Marven who leaves his home in the city to spend the summer with his relatives in the wilderness of northern Wisconsin. As he embarks on this adventure, he encounters the harsh realities of logging life and befriends a crew of lumberjacks. Through his experiences, Marven learns valuable lessons about bravery, friendship, and the beauty of nature. The story is a blend of historical fiction and personal growth, illuminating Marven's journey as he discovers his own strength and resilience in an unfamiliar world. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

There are 48 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 2002 by Voyager Books, U. S. .

Kathryn Lasky was born in Indianapolis. She has two grown up children and now lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with her photographer husband Chris Knight. Paul Fleischman is the award-winning author of many books for children and young adults. His book "Joyful Noise: Poetry for Two Voices" won the Newbery Medal. Paul lives in California, USA. Kevin Hawkes is the illustrator of a number of popular books for children, including "Weslandia" for which he was Commended for the Kate Greenaway Medal. He lives with his family in Maine, USA.