The Yellow Fairy Book: Complete and Unabridged (Andrew Lang Fairy Book Series #4)

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Synopsis
&“Andrew Lang and his associates managed to break the stranglehold of the pious sentimentality handed out to children by collecting—from all over the world—fairy tales of all people, and bringing out the volumes we all know and love.&”—Kirkus Reviews The fourth installment of Andrew Lang's widely read classics, The Yellow Fairy Book has been admired time and time again, enchanting readers with its carefully crafted prose and eclectic assortment of fairy tales. Originally published in 1894, this collection of celebrated tales has stood the test of time. Some of the famous stories included are: ThumbelinaThe Steadfast Tin-SoldierCat and Mouse in PartnershipStory of the Emperor's New ClothesThe Dragon and His GrandmotherThe Seven-Headed SerpantThe Wizard KingAnd many more! This beautiful edition comes complete with the original illustrations by Golden Age Illustrator Henry J. Ford, and is the perfect gift to pass on these timeless classics to the next generation of readers and dreamers. The imaginations of children throughout time have been formed and nurtured by stories passed down from generation to generation. Of the countless genres of stories, fairy tales often conjure the most vivid fantastical worlds and ideas, which cultivate creativity and bring elements of magic back into the real world. The Fairy Books, compiled by famous Scottish novelist and poet Andrew Lang, are widely consider among some of the best collections ever compiled.
Copyright:
2010

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
384 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781631585661
Publisher:
Racehorse
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Racehorse for Young Readers
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Children's Books, Horror, Literature and Fiction, Science Fiction and Fantasy
Grade Levels:
Third grade, Fourth grade, Fifth grade, Sixth grade, Seventh grade, Eighth grade
Reading Age:
8–14
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Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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