Snow-White by Josephine Poole

Snow-White by Josephine Poole

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A new interpretation of the fairy story of how simplicity and kindness triumphs over vanity and greed. The author also wrote "This is Me Speaking", "Angel" and "The Loving Ghosts". The illustrator won the Smartie prize for her picture book "Can It Be True".

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Snow-White by Josephine Poole

Mirror, mirror on the wall, Who is the fairest of us all?' The mirror answered. 'Queen, you are full fair, 'tis true, But Snow White is fairer than you. ' So the wicked queen orders a huntsman to take Snow White into the forest, kill her and bring back her heart as proof. But she is so lovely that he takes pity on her and spares her. Venturing into the depths of the forst, Snow White finds a little house belonging to a family of dwarves who take her in. However, when the queen discovers that Snow White is still alive she is furious and again takes up her mission to do away with fairest maiden in the land. This classic children's story is retold in freah language of elegance and beauty, which brings this extraordinary, haunting story vividly to life again. With all the grace and grandeur that make Snow White the quitessence of all fairy tales, this version with breathtaking illustrations will be treasured by collectors of all ages.
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ISBN 13 9780091740870
ISBN 10 0091740878
Title Snow-White
Author Josephine Poole
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Penguin Random House Children's UK
Year published 1999-03-24
Number of pages 32
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.