Hortense and the Shadow (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780316440790)

A haunting, original fairy tale from two dazzling debut picture book talents, in the spirit of Neil Gaiman and Carson Ellis.

Hortense is a kind and brave girl, but she is sad--even angry--that her shadow follows her everywhere she goes. She hates her shadow, and thinks her shadow must hate her too. But one cold, dark night, when bandits surprise her in the woods, Hortense discovers that her shadow is the very thing she needs most.

This stunningly illustrated story stirs the soul with its compelling, subtle exploration of self-esteem, self-identity, and finding inner strength.

Author: Lauren O'Hara, Natalia O'Hara
ISBN-10: 0316440795
ISBN-13: 9780316440790
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Language: English
Published: 11/07/2017
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.01lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.60w x 0.50d

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 08/15/2017
Publishers Weekly 09/18/2017
School Library Journal 10/01/2017
Booklist 11/01/2017 pg. 62
Horn Book Magazine 01/01/2018 pg. 66
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2018 pg. 56 - Superior,Well Above Average