The Swineherd
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- $7.99
Publisher Description
«Present the holiday spirit to your dearest and yourself! What could be better than reading the lovely fairy tale or Christmas story just before the most enchanting days of the year? The wonderful story coupled with its audio version will gladden you and bring a good mood!
Published in 1842, “The Swineherd” is a story about a prince, who wants to marry the Emperor's daughter. He sends her two wonderful presents, but she does not like them and rejects his proposal. Intending to give princess a lesson, the prince dresses up as a swineherd and gets a job in the castle. How will the story end? Colorful, well-written story is intended for reading to children but with a message for adults, too.
We are glad to present you the legendary book in a new complex format. The e-book is coupled with the audio version, that will make you enjoy the lovely story anew. It is a brilliant New Year's and Christmas present as well. Read or listen of your choice!»
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
It's probably the pinnacle of cheek to revise the works of a master like Andersen, but author/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 familiar 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. Ages 5-up.
