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The Lawn

From At the Back of the North Wind, by George MacDonald

George MacDonald was a Scottish minister and writer who told stories of wonder and faith. At the Back of the North Wind was first published in 1871. This text reflects its era. In the story, the North Wind appears as a mysterious lady with long, flowing hair who speaks to a little boy named Diamond. This chapter stands alone as the moment Diamond ventures into the night to find her. The story invites young readers to wonder at the ordinary world made strange by darkness and imagination, and to see courage in a small child who steps into the unknown.

Band

Purple · Pre-readers and first readersTypical starting range: ages 4–5

Length

short · about 350 words in 6 sections · 4 pictures

Source

At the Back of the North Wind, George MacDonald

First published

see the About page in the reader

Regions

Canada · United States

Included formats

• · Web reader and PDF
• · EPUB for e-readers
• · Home-print sheet
• · Folded booklet
• · Binder edition (8.5 × 11)
• · Worksheet
• · Quick Check (6 questions) with answer key
• · Read-aloud script
• · Colouring page
• · Teacher’s Edition (members)

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