by Ruth Manning-Sanders ‧ RELEASE DATE: May 2, 1975
The poor third son who marries the princess. . . the poor peasant cheated of his magic gift by an innkeeper. . . the abused stepdaughter. . . the enchanted prince transformed by love: all of these old fairy tale friends are aided here by magic animals (a hump-backed horse, a short-toothed dog, a dolphin) and in a few of the ten tales animals are themselves the heroes. It's a traditional collection, fluent as are all Manning-Sanders' retellings, but without the bite of her demons, trolls and goblins.
Pub Date: May 2, 1975
ISBN: N/A
Page Count: 128
Publisher: Dutton
Review Posted Online: N/A
Kirkus Reviews Issue: May 1, 1975
Categories: NONFICTION
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