by Hans Christian Andersen (Author), Misha Hoekstra (Translator), Helen Crawford-White (Illustrator)
A collection of Andersen's most magical fairytales
A girl journeys across unknown lands to rescue her friend from the clutches of The Snow Queen, who has imprisoned his heart in ice. A sister struggles to break the spell that has turned her ten princely brothers into swans. A mermaid decides to leave her underwater world behind for love.
These renowned fairy tales, brimming with imaginative richness, are some of the most magical and inspiring ever written.
Contains: 'The Snow Queen', 'The Wild Swans', 'The Nightingale', 'The Little Mermaid', 'The True-Hearted Tin Soldier'
Author Biography
Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was born in Odense, Denmark, the son of a poor shoemaker. The king helped to pay for his education, enabling him to become a short-story writer, novelist and playwright. He remains best known for his fairy tales, a selection of which is included in this book.
Number of Pages: 224
Dimensions: 0.8 x 7.9 x 6 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: August 31, 2021
