Rich, compelling prose from one of the earliest writers of fantasy. The Light Princess and Other Fairy Tales George MacDonald

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1 GENERAL Wonderfully adapted tales by noted children s book author Rich, compelling prose from one of the earliest writers of fantasy Unforgettable tale of a spunky heroine growing up in 19th-century America Shakespeare s Stories for Young Readers E. Nesbit Youngsters love stories about kings and queens, ghosts and witches. Author Edith Nesbit, fulfilling a request from her own children, turned ten of the Bard s most famous stories into delightful tales. Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, Macbeth, Othello, King Lear, As You Like It, and four others are delightfully illustrated. Republication of The Children s Shakespeare, published by Henry Altemus Company, Philadelphia, pp. 5 3/8 x 8 1/ April 2006 $4.95 US $7.50 Can. A great way to start a lifelong interest in works by Shakespeare Excellent lead-ins to theater or film versions Lamb Ten Tales from Shakespeare $ Jacobs (ed.) The Fables of Aesop $2.50 The Light Princess and Other Fairy Tales George MacDonald Seven beguiling tales including the title story of a bewitched princess, cursed by a lightness of body and spirit. Sinister creatures, golden keys, and powerful figures abound in a delightfully illustrated collection that will charm readers familiar with MacDonald and those about to meet him for the first time. Unabridged republication of the edition published by George Allen & Unwin, Ltd., London, pp. 5 3/8 x 8 1/ July 2006 $8.95 US $13.50 Can. Wide audience from children to adult fans of fantasy and fairy tales Lowest-priced edition available Ruskin The King of the Golden River or the Black Brothers $ Andersen The Little Mermaid and Other Fairy Tales $2.00 What Katy Did Susan Coolidge Mischievous twelve-year-old Katy Carr planned to do many wonderful things in her life but had to put most of them on hold after a serious accident. Temporarily tamed, Katy follows the sage advice of a beloved cousin and ultimately turns out to be as innovative and fun-loving as ever. Republication of the edition published by Roberts Brothers, Boston, pp. 5 3/8 x 8 1/ X $5.95 US $8.95 Can. Will appeal to fans of Jo in Little Women and Anne (of Green Gables) Lowest-priced edition available Alcott Little Women $ Montgomery Anne of Green Gables $ Burnett The Secret Garden $ Order at Call us at Fax us at

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