Up and Down the Scratchy Mountains facts for kids
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| Author | Laurel Snyder |
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| Country | United States |
| Genre | Adventure |
| Publisher | Random House |
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Publication date
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August, 2008 |
| Pages | 256 |
| ISBN | 978-0-375-84719-6 |
| OCLC | 131062182 |
| LC Class | PZ8.S4177 Up 2008 |
Up and Down the Scratchy Mountains is an exciting children's book written by Laurel Snyder in 2008. It tells the story of a brave girl's journey to find her missing mother. This adventure novel is perfect for young readers who enjoy tales of courage and friendship.
The Story of Lucy's Adventure
The story begins in a magical place called Bewilderness, in a small village named Thistle. Here, we meet Lucy, a young girl who helps her family on their dairy farm. She loves exploring the countryside with her best friend, Wynston.
Lucy has a special talent: she makes up songs to help her feel brave and happy. She learned this skill from her mother, who disappeared when Lucy was only two years old. Lucy and her sister never talk about their mother because it makes their father sad.
Things change when Wynston turns twelve. His father, the King, believes Wynston should start acting like a prince. This includes finding a princess! Wynston doesn't understand why he has to follow these rules, and neither does Lucy.
One day, Wynston misses their usual berry-picking adventure. Feeling sad and a bit lost, Lucy decides to go on a big adventure of her own. She plans to climb the mysterious Scratchy Mountains. Her goal? To find her long-lost mother.
Meet the Characters
- Lucy
- A very brave and determined girl. She deeply misses her mother and will do anything to find her. Lucy uses her songs to stay strong.
- Sally
- Lucy's sister. She is very neat and likes things to be tidy.
- Wynston
- A prince and Lucy's best friend. He enjoys exploring with Lucy but faces new royal duties as he gets older.
- King Desmond
- Wynston's father. He is a kind king but believes Wynston should focus more on his royal training instead of playing with Lucy.
- Lucy's father
- A humble man who works hard raising milk cows. He misses his wife very much.
- Steven
- A boy from Torrent, a town high up on the mountain. He sometimes bends the rules, which can lead to interesting situations.
- Willie
- A new friend Wynston meets during his own journey.
