{"product_id":"the-quest-for-the-silver-spring-a-mouse-his-gnome-book-1","title":"The Quest for the Silver Spring - A Mouse \u0026 His Gnome, Book 1","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"395\" data-end=\"478\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"398\" data-end=\"478\"\u003eA Read-Aloud Chapter Book of Friendship, Courage, and Woodland Wonder\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"344\" data-start=\"136\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"190\" data-start=\"136\"\u003eA Mouse \u0026amp; His Gnome: The Quest for the Silver Spring\u003c\/em\u003e is a read-aloud chapter book by Sieglinde de Francesca about a curious mouse, a brave young gnome, and a woodland journey shaped by friendship and trust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"646\" data-start=\"346\"\u003eTold from the mouse’s perspective, the story follows his growing friendship with Fern, a thoughtful young gnome who is blind and guided by listening, courage, and inner strength. Together, they set out toward the legendary Silver Spring, meeting woodland creatures and fellow travelers along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"900\" data-start=\"648\"\u003eWritten in a warm, Waldorf-inspired storytelling style, this unhurried tale explores kindness, cooperation, inclusion, and quiet bravery. It is well suited for family read-alouds, bedtime stories, and independent readers ready for longer chapter books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"h4mxbx\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"22\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContinue the Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"24\" data-end=\"235\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eContinue Tim-mees and Fern’s woodland journey in \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"73\" data-end=\"99\"\u003eMr. Benbow’s Secret Wish\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, the second book in \u003cem data-start=\"120\" data-end=\"141\"\u003eA Mouse \u0026amp; His Gnome\u003c\/em\u003e, where friendship, family, and quiet magic lead them toward a new mystery in Limindoor Woods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1827\" data-end=\"1849\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1830\" data-end=\"1849\"\u003eBook Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1852\" data-end=\"1919\"\u003eTitle: \u003cem data-start=\"1863\" data-end=\"1917\"\u003eThe Quest for the Silver Spring\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1922\" data-end=\"1951\"\u003eSeries: A Mouse \u0026amp; His Gnome (Book 1)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1954\" data-end=\"2004\"\u003eAuthor \u0026amp; Illustrator: Sieglinde de Francesca\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2007\" data-end=\"2040\"\u003ePublisher: Teach Wonderment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2043\" data-end=\"2079\"\u003eFormat: Softcover chapter book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2082\" data-end=\"2105\"\u003eLength: 212 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2108\" data-end=\"2132\"\u003eRead-Aloud Age: 6+ years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2135\" data-end=\"2164\"\u003eIndependent Reading: 8+ years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2171\" data-end=\"2195\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2174\" data-end=\"2195\"\u003eThemes and Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2198\" data-end=\"2241\"\u003eGentle fantasy rooted in woodland imagery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2244\" data-end=\"2275\"\u003eFriendship across differences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2278\" data-end=\"2340\"\u003eRepresentation of disability through strength and capability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2343\" data-end=\"2387\"\u003eWaldorf-inspired, imaginative storytelling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2390\" data-end=\"2438\"\u003eSuitable for read-aloud or independent reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Teach Wonderment","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67933727293675,"sku":"dmt1791591965523","price":13.43,"currency_code":"DOP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/7926\/5515\/files\/the-quest-for-the-silver-spring---a-mouse-his-gnome-book-1_1.webp?v=1791591971","url":"https:\/\/tailwagging.shop\/products\/the-quest-for-the-silver-spring-a-mouse-his-gnome-book-1","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}