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The queen in the cave

Call Number

  • JE READ ALONG SARD (CEN, EAS, OSH)

Edition

[VOX edition].

Performers

Read by Bethany Lind.

Publication Information

[Vienna, Virginia] : [Library Ideas, LLC], [2026]

Physical Description

1 audio-enabled book (1 volume (unpaged)) : color illustrations ; 26 cm

Audience

Grades: K-3. Candlewick Studio.

Summary

Once upon a time there were three sisters: Franca, Carmela, and Tomasina. This is their story of adventure and discovery. A tale of hidden mysteries and new wonders, of finding a strange world beyond home and unlocking the secrets inside themselves. And what of this queen? Who is she? Well, let's see... -- Back of jacket.

One night Franca dreams of a marvelous queen who lives deep in the forest in the darkest cave. So off she goes with her two younger sisters, Carmela and Tomasina, beyond their garden fence, down the hill behind their house, and into the forest. As they travel deeper through nettles and thickets, drawing closer and closer to the cave, the world shifts...and their journey takes them through worlds of infinite wonder, where they have tea with Grandmother Spider and attend the funeral of Big Mama Rat. Along the way they learn how to be brave, to be bold, to face their darkest fears. And what of the queen? Well, what they find in the cave is perhaps the most unexpected thing of all... Author-illustrator Júlia Sardà spins an enthralling and evocative tale of adventure, growing up, and finding oneself anew. -- Jacket inside flap.

Notes

VOX Books.

VOX Audio playback device includes headphone jack, external speaker, play/pause button, volume controls, page-turning controls, rechargeable battery, low battery indicator, and removable AC adapter.

"The permanently attached VOX Reader transforms an ordinary print book into an all-in-one read-along. There's no need for computers, tablets or CDs. Children simply push a button to listen and read"--Publisher's website.

"First published by Walker Books Ltd. (UK) 2021"--Colophon.

Added Authors

Bethany Lind