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The enchanter's spell
five famous tales
By Spirin, Gennadiĭ
- ISBN
- 978-0-80370-320-9
- Publisher
- New York : Dial Books, 1987.
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on April 1, 1988
Gr 3-8 This book is a delight for many reasons. Soviet artist Spirin has select ed classic folktales from five different countries as the vehicle for his enchant ing illustrations. In George MacDon ald's Little Daylight, a princess' beauty waxes and wanes with the phases of the moon. Alexander Pushkin's version of Snow White replaces the seven dwarfs with seven handsome brothers. Both will be welcomed by storytellers, folk lorists, and those who enjoy reading aloud. Also in...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
