Book - Child
"It's probably the pinnacle of cheek to revise the works of a master like Andersen, but auther/artist Hahn takes the gamble and wins. In her version, 'Hans' narrates while a motley assortment of players (children, pigs and pets)--captured in sprightly, delicately colored drawings--act out the classic fairy tale. Their often humorous running commentary provides a visual counterpoint to the familar story of the rejected prince who disguises himself as a swineherd and ultimately dumps a fickle princess. Here, however, the tale's ending causes a commotion, and after tears and a heated debate the characters submit a rewrite--'with all due respect, Hans.' The final few pages picture a repentant swineherd/prince giving the humbled princess a second chance, vindicating any reader who has ever been unhappy with a book's original ending." From Publishers Weekly
All Ages
School Age (6-12)
English
1558584285
Hans Christian Andersen
1995 Michael Neugebaur Book
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