The Tinderbox
Author(s): Hans Christian Andersen
A masterful new translation and exquisite illustrations make this version of Hans Christian Andersen's timeless classic one to treasure. When a young soldier meets an old witch, he comes into possession of a magical tinderbox. It has the power to summon three fearsome dogs to do his bidding, and with their help the soldier escapes death, wins the hand of a beautiful princess and lives happily ever after...
Product Information
"* "A rich rendering of the durable, intriguing classic." School Library Journal"
Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) is a world-famous author of classic folk stories and fairy tales, including The Ugly Duckling and The Little Mermaid. Stephen Mitchell is a renowned, award-winning author, translator and anthologist. He lives in Brooklyn, USA. Bagram Ibatoulline graduated from the State Academic Institute of Arts in Moscow and has illustrated numerous picture books, including The Nightingale, Hana in the Time of Tulips and The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane. Born in Russia, he now lives in New Jersey, USA.
General Fields
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- : Walker Books Ltd
- : Walker Books Ltd
- : 01 November 2008
- : 288mm X 248mm
- : United Kingdom
- : books
Special Fields
- : Hans Christian Andersen
- : Paperback
- : 11-Aug
- : Bagram Ibatoulline
- : 813.54
- : 48
- : chiefly col. Illustrations
