In "The Nightingale" by Anne Cassidy, the story revolves around two sisters, Goldie and her younger sibling, who find themselves entangled in a world of secrets and danger. After their mother goes missing, they embark on a journey filled with uncertainty and the quest for truth. As they delve deeper into their mother’s past, they uncover hidden aspects of her life and the haunting shadow of their family history. The tense atmosphere is further heightened by the mystery surrounding a figure known as “The Nightingale,” leading Goldie to make choices that could change their lives forever. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is part of a book series called Leapfrog Series .
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 2006 by Hachette Children's Group .
Anne Cassidy is a well - known author of several novels for teenagers, including Tough Love.
This book contains the following story:
The Nightingale
An emperor prefers the tinkling of a bejeweled mechanical bird to the song of a real nightingale. The Emperor of China learns that one of the most beautiful things in his empire is the song of the nightingale. When he orders the nightingale brought to him, a kitchen maid (the only one who knows of its whereabouts) leads the court to a nearby forest where the bird is found. The nightingale agrees to appear at court. The Emperor is so delighted with the bird's song that he keeps the nightingale in captivity. When the Emperor is given a bejeweled mechanical bird he loses interest in the real nightingale, who returns to the forest. The mechanical bird eventually breaks down due to overuse. The Emperor is taken deathly ill a few years later. The real nightingale learns of the Emperor's condition and returns to the palace. God is so moved by the nightingale's song that he departs and the emperor recovers. The nightingale agrees to sing to the emperor for the rest of his days.
This book is in the following series:
Leapfrog Series
The Leapfrog series is perfect for children who are reading on their own, with fun stories of no more than 200 words.
