The Young Hans Christian Andersen (signed)

Hesse, Karen

ISBN 10: 0439679907 / ISBN 13: 9780439679909

Published by Scholastic, New York, 2005

About this Item

1st ptg., cloth over illustrated boards, a brief recounting of Andersen's youth with properly Danish color illustrations by Eric Blegvad and signed by Blegvad on the title page. As new, no dj as issued. signed by the artist. Seller Inventory # 32606

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Young Hans Christian Andersen (signed)

Publisher: Scholastic, New York

Publication Date: 2005

Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: Blegvad, Eric

Signed: Signed by Author(s)

Edition: 1st ed.

About this title

Synopsis:

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

About the Author:

KAREN HESSE won the Newbery Medal for Out of the Dust, and was recently named a MacArthur Fellow. Ms. Hesse and Ms. Watson previously collaborated on the picture book, The Cats in Krasinski Square, whichreceived three starred reviews as well as numerous awards and Honours. She lives in Vermont with her husband.