THE WILD SWANS Hans Christian Andersen, translated by Naomi Lewis
In this beautiful new edition of the classic Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale, The Wild Swans, translator Naomi Lewis tells the soulful story of a young girl, Elisa, and her quest to find her eleven lost brothers. Upon discovering that they have been transformed into swans, Elisa sets off on a difficult journey enduring many hardships as she tries to restore their human form. With stunning illustrations by Anne Yvonne Gilbert, this magnificent gift book will transport young readers to a land where anything is possible and magic is always close by. (Suggested age-group 4-9.)
48pp, 295mm x 235mm, illus. in colour, hardback, 2005
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