Customer Reviews:
 Beautiful book! January 3, 2007
I just love this book. The storytelling is wonderful and the art is fantastic!!!
The most beautiful picture book ever! November 25, 2003
I borrowed this book from the library when I was a little girl and was mesmerised by the beautiful illustrations. Buy this for a little girl (or boy) in your life, they'll love you for it!
 Wild Swans August 20, 2002
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
In the mid-1800s, Andersen wrote many original fairy tales. He has many common themes however to the stories that had been passed down for generations. This story is of a young girl sent away by her evil stepmother. She then must rescue her eleven brothers from the spell that has been placed upon them. In a dream, a fairy came to her and gave her the answer. So after, a king falls in love with her at first sight. This tale is a bit lengthy and has a few passages of irrelevant information, but because the reader feels an emotional attachment to the girl so quickly, attention never waivers. The watercolor illustrations help to support the text, but at times do not have very much contrast, giving them a murky feel. Second graders would be able to read the text; however it may take until fourth grade for children to be able to do it in one sitting.Why 4 stars?:
Some passages in the story can get a bit lengthy. Although the text is written on a second grade level, it may take a while before students can read this in one sitting. However, they will definitely listen to it, as the characters are very captivating. The illustrations are a little muddy though.
This book is a wonderful & unique story!! May 15, 1999
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have owned this book since I was a yong child and has always been one of my favorites. It has all of the trimmings, a wickid step mother and all!
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