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The Happy Prince and Other Stories

by Markus Zusak, Oscar Wilde   |  Ages 9-12
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The Happy Prince and Other Stories
The Happy Prince and Other Stories

Enchanted tales with profound moral undercurrents.

Oscar Wilde's "The Happy Prince and Other Stories" is a treasury that transcends age, weaving through magical narratives with deep moral lessons. If you appreciate stories that combine poetry with a touch of melancholy and timeless life lessons, then you'll find yourself returning to these fairy tales time and again, discovering new insights with each reading. Whether you're a young reader or have a well-loved collection of classic literature, these stories are sure to touch your heart and provoke thought.

  • Locus Award Nominee for Best Illustrated or Art Book (2020)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The Happy Prince and Other Stories

by Markus Zusak, Oscar Wilde   |  Ages 9-12
$10.90 Now $7.90 Save 28%
Compare to estimated retail price: S$14.35  

The item you've got your eye on is secondhand. You probably already know that, but just in case!

The estimated retail price shown next to any listed item represents the first-hand prices we've seen elsewhere, or the estimated original retail price of a comparable item of the same quality, construction and material offered elsewhere in new condition.

ISBN: 9780141327792
Authors: Markus Zusak, Oscar Wilde
Publisher: Puffin Books
Date of Publication: 2009-11-12
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Picture Books, Childrens Classics, Chapter Books
Related Topics: Adventure, Classics, Fantasy
Goodreads rating: 4.11
(rated by 20811 readers)

Description

A haunting, magical fairy-tale collection, in which Oscar Wilde beautifully evokes (among others) The Happy Prince who was not so happy after all, The Selfish Giant who learned to love little children and The Star Child who did not love his parents as much as he should. Each of the stories shines with poetry and magic and will be enjoyed by children of every age. A perfect collection for children young and old, introduced by Markus Zusak, bestselling author of The Book Thief.
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Book Condition Guide

Books in Like New Condition

This book may contain very minor cosmetic defects, but it is in pristine condition. There should be no yellowing, no foxing, no water damage, and no annotations of any kind on the cover and the pages. For paperbacks, there should not be any crease marks on the spine. This book is good as new — lucky you!

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Very Good Condition

This book has been used, but it is still in a clean condition. There should be no foxing or annotations of any kind on the inner pages, but a sparse amount may be present on the cover, title pages, or outside edges of the book. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be light crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Good Condition

We do our best to ensure the quality of our books, but there is no escaping the wear and tear that comes with time. Slight foxing and some annotations may be present on the pages and the cover. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be several crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Well Read Condition

This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

 

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Enchanted tales with profound moral undercurrents.

Oscar Wilde's "The Happy Prince and Other Stories" is a treasury that transcends age, weaving through magical narratives with deep moral lessons. If you appreciate stories that combine poetry with a touch of melancholy and timeless life lessons, then you'll find yourself returning to these fairy tales time and again, discovering new insights with each reading. Whether you're a young reader or have a well-loved collection of classic literature, these stories are sure to touch your heart and provoke thought.

  • Locus Award Nominee for Best Illustrated or Art Book (2020)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.