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The Tinderbox

The Tinderbox

by HansChristianAndersen (Author), Bagram Ibatoulline (Illustrator)

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    Paperback 2008

    $4.24

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    Hardcover 1989

    $52.74
Synopsis

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...

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 48
 Publisher: Walker
Published: 03 Nov 2008
ISBN 10: 1406313645
ISBN 13: 9781406313642
Children’s book age: 5-7 Years

Media Reviews
* A rich rendering of the durable, intriguing classic. School Library Journal
Author Bio
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.