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THE WILD SWANS - BY HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSON - ILLUSTRATED BY PETER NEWELL - THE GUNSTON TRUSTIn this classic fairy tale, originally authored by Hans Christian Anderson, retold with a charming illustration by Peter Newell, is a tale of eleven brothers turned into swans by a wicked step-mother but finally saved by the sacrifices of their beautiful and loving sister Elisa., after she too is cast from the castle by her step-mother. The adventure begins as Elisa must master many quests inorder to break the spell and turn her brothers back into human form. Will she be able to learn the secret of the step-mother's spell? Recommended by The Gunston Trust. Ages 7-12.

Hans Christian Andersen (1805 – 1875) was a Danish fairy tale writer, and poet noted for his children's stories. During his lifetime he was acclaimed for having delighted children worldwide, and was feted by royalty. His poetry and stories have been translated into more than 150 languages. Andersen’s fairy tales of fantasy with moral lessons are popular with children and adults all over the world, and they also contain autobiographical details of the man himself. "The Wild Swans" is a literary fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen about a princess who rescues her eleven brothers from a spell cast by an evil queen. The tale was first published on 2 October 1838 as the first installment in Andersen's Fairy Tales Told for Children. New Collection in Copenhagen, Denmark. It has been adapted to various media including ballet, television, and animated film.

When her eleven brothers are turned into mute swans by their evil stepmother, brave Eliza endures great suffering to break the spell and rescue them. A story of loyalty, deceit, and the healing power of love, this classic fairy tale is exquisitely illustrated by Susan Jeffers. Luminous new jacket art, newly rendered interior art, and gold foil throughout enhance the wonderment of this glorious, largeformat reissue.