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LoveReading4Kids Says
Traditional fairy tales such as this one provide a wonderfully warm feeling to any child reading it or being read to. This edition of the Ugly Duckling is one of a range of marvellous comic books created in the '50s and '60s now with artwork re-coloured and covers digitally enhanced for a new generation. Perfect Bound at a terrifically good value price.
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Classics Illustrated - A wonderful History - We're delighted to re-introduce these marvellous comic books to new generations of readers who will surely enjoy them as fantastic tales of adventure and excitement but will also improve their reading skills as a result and be inspired to read the complete versions of many of these fine works. I sincerely hope that you enjoy these superb adaptations and are similarly inspired as I was, nearly 50 years ago. Jeff Brooks, CEO, Classic Comic Store Ltd
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The Ugly Duckling (Classics Illustrated Junior) Synopsis
A well-loved classic tale featuring the little duckling that nobody wanted until that is he became the most beautiful swan in the world.
The Classics Illustrated Junior titles:
1 Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
2 The Ugly Duckling
3 Cinderella
4 The Pied Piper
5 The Sleeping Beauty
6 The 3 Little Pigs
7 Jack and the Beanstalk
8 Goldilocks and the Three Bears
9 Beauty and the Beast
10 Little Red Riding Hood (July 09)
11 Puss in Boots (august 09)
12 Rumpelstiltskin (Sept 09)
13 Pinocchio (Oct 09)
14 The Steadfast Tin Soldier (Nov 09)
15 Johnny Appleseed (Dec 09)
16 Aladdin and his Lamp (Jan 2010)
Click here to view all the Classics Illustrated and Classics Illustrated Junior titles.
About This Edition
| ISBN: |
9781906814021 |
| Publication date: |
25th October 2008 |
| Author: |
Hans Christian Andersen |
| Publisher: |
Classic Comic Store Ltd |
| Format: |
Paperback |
| Suitable For: |
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Press Reviews
Hans Christian Andersen Press Reviews
What Authors think of these Classics
I like these illustrated Children's Classics. I'm a great fan of comics and the comic strip and I think these books offer a good way for young readers to get into some of the greatest stories ever told. My three-year old was particularly keen on the Goldilocks one and has asked for it again and again!
Michael Rosen (Children's Laureate)
"My son Jack didn't like English at high school so I bought him a lot of comic versions of classic books such as Jekyll And Hyde, Kidnapped and Macbeth - now he wants to go to see the Shakespeare play. It's a great way to get people to read. The problem is that there just aren't enough comics out there any more."
Ian Rankin – author
"Even before I could read, I remember pouring through my brothers' copies of Classics Illustrated, over and over, especially their excellent comic book adaptations of Frankenstein, The Invisible Man, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, A Journey to the Centre of the Earth, and War of the Worlds."
Martin Powell – Author
Comics - a great way for new and reluctant readers to enjoy the classics
"It's exciting to now see people well respected in education advocating comics in schools. As an English teacher and huge comic fan, I've often tried to convince colleagues of the power of comics as worthy texts"
Katie Barrowman – teacher
"If you’re old enough to remember the Classics Illustrated comic books, you’ll be glad to know that they’re back. They promise to encourage readers to get into, and through, the classics."
Dodie Ownes -- School Library Journal
"Comics are the most exciting medium today for teachers who want to grab their students' attention without sacrificing depth, and for librarians who are intrigued by this art form and its possibilities for encouraging new readers."
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About Hans Christian Andersen
Hans Christian Andersen was born on April 2, 1805,
and his early life was full of great sadness. His family was very poor.
His father was a sad shoemaker. His father would read him a story every
day at 2:00. His father died when he was 11 years old. When Hans
Andersen was the age of 14 he ran away to Copenhagen.
Andersen was Denmark's most famous author. Andersen wrote as many as
350 stories. His books are read all over the world. Here are 5 of the
many stories hewrote: The Ugly Duckling, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Little Mermaid, Thumbelina, The Red Shoes. One of his most interesting book's is The Emperor's New Clothes It is about a king who is very vain,and two people teach him a lesson.
Andersen always wanted new things, but he could not buy them. This
story is a reflection of his life.
All of the stories Andersen wrote were with a great desire to make
people laugh. He also wrote because he didn't want children to have a
sad childhood as he did. He also wanted to fill little girls' and little
boys' hearts full of joy and laughter. He always wrote with a sly humour.
Through his writings, Andersen felt more self fulfilled.
Even after his death Hans Christian Andersen is still remembered
today. Hans Andersen died on August 4, 1875. Denmark's people always
celebrate his birthday with a party called "Odin Story Day". The
Andersen home in Odense is now a museum, and thousand of people visit
it every year. After he died people read his stories and loved them
just like when he was alive.
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