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Hardcover. Pub Date: 2005 Pages: 48 Publisher: Scholastic Description of this Book Hans Christian Anderson was born in the slums of Odense Denmark His parents were hardworking and Hans received little formal education but his childhood was his opening to the world of folklore and fairy tales. Much of his work depicts characters who gain happiness in life after suffering and conflicts and many of his childhood experiences inspired his most famous tales. such as The Ugly Duckling and The Little Mermaid. In this intimate and gripping biography of one of the world's greatest storytellers. Karen Hesse and acclaimed artist Erik Blegvad connect Hans's own experiences
Hardcover. Pub Date: 2005 Pages: 48 Publisher: Scholastic Description of this Book Hans Christian Anderson was born in the slums of Odense Denmark His parents were hardworking and Hans received little formal education but his childhood was his opening to the world of folklore and fairy tales. Much of his work depicts characters who gain happiness in life after suffering and conflicts and many of his childhood experiences inspired his most famous tales. such as The Ugly Duckling and The Little Mermaid. In this intimate and gripping biography of one of the world's greatest storytellers. Karen Hesse and acclaimed artist Erik Blegvad connect Hans's own experiences
Karen Hesse
Karen Hesse is an American author of children's literature and literature for young adults, often with historical settings. Her novel Out of the Dust was the winner of the 1998 Newbery Medal and...
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