The Little House in the Fairy Wood
About this book
That morning began no differently from any morning, though it was to be the beginning of all things new for Eric. This first sentence of Ethel Cook's book The House in the Fairy Wood starts the reader off on a delightful adventure. Written in 1918 this children's tale tells the story of Eric a young boy forced to work in a cannery. One day Eric goes exploring in the woods behind the factory and finds the home of Helma where he finds safety and love. Helma's daughter Ivra is half fairy and introduces Eric to bird fairies, snow witches and wind creatures. Eric finds magic all around him.
Reader Profile
4.1/5 · 16 readers · 109 pages · ≈ 2 h 01 m · Moderate
How long does it take to read The Little House in the Fairy Wood?
About ≈ 2 h 01 m — 109 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The Little House in the Fairy Wood?
109 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is The Little House in the Fairy Wood?
It sits on the Fairy Tales, Fiction shelves.
Is The Little House in the Fairy Wood in the public domain?
No — it is still under copyright.
Who wrote The Little House in the Fairy Wood?
Ethel Cook Eliot.