"Flatland" by Rebecca Emberley is a creative adaptation of Edwin A. Abbott's classic mathematical novella. The story follows a two-dimensional world inhabited by geometric shapes, where social hierarchy is determined by the number of sides one possesses. The protagonist, a square, navigates the challenges of his flat existence until an encounter with a three-dimensional being opens his eyes to the possibility of dimensions beyond his own. This engaging narrative explores themes of perception, social structure, and the limitations of understanding, encouraging readers to reflect on different perspectives and the nature of reality. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book has been graded for interest at 5-8 years.

There are 32 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 2014 by two little birds .

Rebecca Emberley is the author and illustrator of more than 40 books for children. She lives in Kittery, Massachusetts.