  | Lost Evangeline (Norendy Tales) Author: DiCamillo, Kate | |
| Price: $22.58 | ||
Summary:
When a shoemaker discovers a tiny girl (as small as a mouse!) in his shop, he takes her in, names her Evangeline, and raises her as his own. The shoemaker's wife, however, fears that Evangeline has bewitched her husband, so when an opportunity arises to rid herself of the girl, she takes it.
| Illustrator: | Blackall, Sophie |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (08/15/25)
School Library Journal (+) (10/01/25)
Booklist (08/01/25)
The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (00/06/25)
The Hornbook (00/11/25)
Full Text Reviews:
School Library Journal - 10/01/2025 Gr 2–5—This fairy tale series set in the land of Norendy (Puppets of Spellhorst and Hotel Balzaar) continues with a spellbinding tale that follows the story of a shoemaker with dreams of going to sea ,who finds a tiny child in the toe of a boot he is repairing. He names the child Evangline, after a ship he once saw, and raises her with the same dream of going to sea. But when the two are separated, a series of events get set into motion, bringing them inevitably closer to the sea and maybe just maybe, back to each other. Dicamillo is a master of the craft, and it shines brightly in this delightful, mesmerizing tale. Although it is not meant to be read by a beginning reader, it is most definitely made to be read aloud, and it will be treasured by all ages. Blackall's illustrations, as always, are so magical in and of themselves, that this book is made even more indispensable with their addition. VERDICT Recommended for all collections. - Copyright 2025 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
Booklist - 08/01/2025 In DiCamillo’s third Norendy tale, a cobbler finds a tiny baby in the toe of a boot. The shoemaker names her Evangeline, and, as she grows up (though, always remaining roughly the size of a spool of thread) the pair becomes inseparable, singing songs and dreaming of adventures at sea. One day, a wealthy townswoman learns of Evangeline’s existence and offers the cobbler and his wife a large amount of gold for the diminutive girl. Naturally, the cobbler refuses, but his greedy wife secretly accepts the deal, thus setting in motion two adventures: Evangeline’s quest to find her father and his journey to find her. Effortlessly engrossing, as all DiCamillo stories are, this bittersweet tale is anchored by its unfaltering commitment to the importance of love, storytelling, and dreams. Blackall picks up these themes in her pencil illustrations, which are every bit as magical as the words they depict. Children, who can’t help but feel small in this large world, will take heart from Evangeline’s courage and adventurous spirit. - Copyright 2025 Booklist.
