Author: James Thurber
Illustrator:
Louis Slobodkin
PUBLISHER: HMH Books for Young Readers PUBLICATION
DATE: 1981
GENRE:
European Fiction READING LEVEL: Grades 3-4
BRIEF OVERVIEW:
When Princess Lenore becomes sick, she believes that if he can possess the
moon, she will be cured. Although many have tried, only the Court Jester is
able to make her wish come true.
INTEGRATED ACTIVITY: Show the students pictures of the moon in its different phases. Tell
them to record for one week, each night, which phase the moon is in. At the end
of the week, check answers.
REVIEWER’S NAME & AFFILIATION: Tori Meyers, Valdosta State University
