18 books like The Happy Prince and other tales
Pinocchio
In a little town somewhere in Italy lived a friendly old carpenter called Geppetto. And this is the story of that good man and his son - Pinocchio. Now in the town all the girls and boys knew that old Geppetto had a way with toys. With his clever hands he made wonderful things like dolls and trains and birds with wings, for the people who know how to make the best toys are the ones who really…
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The light princess
Because she is not invited to the christening of the princess, the King's sister casts a spell depriving the child of gravity and the ability to weep tears.
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Farmer Giles of Ham
In this fiftieth anniversary edition of the Tolkien classic, Farmer Giles, his mare, and his talking dog go into the valley of the Thames to fight the dragon Chrysophylax. Includes the author's previously unpublished notes for a sequel.
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La Belle au bois dormant
The Sleeping Beauty of the Wood
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Dealing with Dragons
A well written, fast paced YA fantasy with a good sense of humour. Cimorene, an independent minded princess, runs away from home and volunteers to be the a dragon's princess, getting caught up in dragon politics, magic, and the machinations of rival wizards. This is the first book in a series of four.
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The Road to Oz
Dorothy and her friends follow the enchanted road to Oz and arrive in time for Ozma's birthday party.
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The House on the Borderland
The House on the Borderland is a supernatural horror novel by William Hope Hodgson. He went beyond the existing ghost story and gothic molds, synthesizing a new cosmic horror that made a huge impact on later writers of weird tales, notably H. P. Lovecraft. The two gentlemen Tonnison and Berreggnog head to a village in Ireland for a week's fishing. There they discover the ruins of a strange house…
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The Book of Dragons
Eight madcap tales of unpredictable dragons — including one made of ice, another that takes refuge in the General Post Office, and a fire-breathing monster that flies out of an enchanted book and eats an entire soccer team! Marvelous adventure and excitement for make-believers of all ages.
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The Violet Fairy Book (Large Print)
Thirty-five fairy tales from the folklore of Japan, Serbia, Lithuania, Africa, Portugal, Romania, and Russia.
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Snow Queen
The Complete Fairy Tales by Hans Christian Andersen is a collection of classic stories that have inspired movies, animation, plays, ballets, and much more. Some of the most popular tales in this collection are The Little Mermaid, The Snow Queen, The Ugly Duckling, The Emperor’s Clothes, The Philosopher’s Stone, and The Nightingale.
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Fairy Tales
The collection consists of more than 20 stories by Hans Christian Andersen, including such favorites as The Snow Queen, The Little Mermaid, The Ugly Duckling, The Steadfast Tin Soldier, The Emperor’s New Clothes, Thumbelina, The Princess and the Pea. This edition features illustrations by Arthur Rackham, a famous artist from the Golden Age of book illustration, who created fascinating images of…
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Les Contes de ma mère l'Oye
In these two volumes bound as one are seven fairy tales each from Perrault and Andersen.
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Short stories
Nine tales include "The Remarkable Rocket," "The Nightingale and the Rose," and "The Selfish Giant."
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The king of the Golden River; or, The black brothers
Through kindness a boy regains for himself the treasure his cruel older brothers lost.
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The Olive Fairy Book (Complete & Unabridged)
Twenty-nine tales from the folklore of Turkey, India, Denmark, Armenia, and the Sudan.
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The gifts of the child Christ
The moving story by George MacDonald, here retold for modern audiences by Michael Wilhelm. A young girl, devoid of the love and affection such a one needs on Christmas day, has a transcendental experience that changes all of those around her.This story, simple, and beautiful in its telling, is one that will leave you with that ever-illusive spirit of Christmas.
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True North (True Born Book 2)
"Confession: I love X-Men and the idea of people developing different kinds of powers, be they psychic or shapeshifting or elemental control. This is exactly what I got in True Born, and it was so cool." –Dani, Dani Reviews ThingsWelcome to Dominion City.After the great Plague descended, the world population was decimated...and their genetics damaged beyond repair.The Lasters wait hopelessly for…
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The little bookroom
Collects twenty-seven of Eleanor Farjeon's stories, which include kings, princesses, servants, a mysterious flower, orphans, enchanted woods, an organ-grinder, giants, a little dressmaker, fairies, and a kindly farmer.
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