The Steadfast Tin Soldier by P J Lynch

The Steadfast Tin Soldier by P J Lynch

Hans Christian Andersen's powerful and haunting tale describes how a one-legged tin soldier falls in love with a proud dancer from the same toy collection. The soldier valiantly endures the various trials inflicted on him because of his love, remaining steadfast until he meets his end, and beyond.

"Gorgeous redesign of the classic tale" * Angels and Urchins *
"'A lovely story of misfortune, courage and love'" * Evening Standard *
"'Dramatically beautiful illustrations capture every nuance of this tragic story.'" * Guardian *
"'The interpretation of Andersen's poignant tale.'" * School Librarian *
"'Lynch is a remarkable illustrator.'" * Times Educational Supplement *

P J Lynch was born in Belfast in 1962, the youngest of five children. He studied illustration at Brighton College of Art (where he was tutored by Raymond Briggs). He has won numerous prizes, including the Mother Goose Award and the Kate Greenaway Award. He now lives in Dublin. Hans Christian Andersen (1805 - 1875) was a Danish author and poet, most famous for his fairy tales. Among his best-known stories are The Snow Queen, The Little Mermaid, Thumbelina, The Little Match Girl, The Ugly Duckling and The Red Shoes. During Andersen's lifetime he was feted by royalty and acclaimed for having brought joy to children across Europe. His fairy tales have been translated into over 150 languages and continue to be published in millions of copies all over the world and inspired many other works.

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ISBN 13	9781842704431
ISBN 10	1842704435
Title	The Steadfast Tin Soldier
Author	P J Lynch
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Andersen Press Ltd
Year published	2005-01-06
Number of pages	32
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