The Selfish Giant and Other Stories

Zusatztext Perfectly poignant Informationen zum Autor Oscar Wilde, illustrated by Philip Waechter Klappentext When the Selfish Giant decides to build a wall around his garden to prevent the children from playing in it, it becomes barren and stuck in perpetual winter. It takes a wonderful event and the heart of a young boy for him to realize the error of his ways. A classic tale for children, 'The Selfish Giant' is presented here with all of Oscar Wilde's other fairy stories - 'The Happy Prince', 'The Nightingale and the Rose', 'The Devoted Friend', 'The Remarkable Rocket', 'The Young King', 'The Birthday of the Infanta', 'The Fisherman and His Soul' and 'The Star-Child' - brought to life by Philip Waechter's bright and imaginative illustrations. Zusammenfassung New edition of one of the greatest classics of English literature, presented here with stunning pictures by acclaimed illustrator Philip Waechter. This edition will include a section on the author's life and works and extra resources for the young reader.

Product details

• Authors: Oscar Wilde
• Assisted by: Philip Waechter (Illustration)
• Publisher: Alma Books
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 9 to 11
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 15.09.2015
• EAN: 9781847494979
• ISBN: 978-1-84749-497-9
• No. of pages: 279
• Dimensions: 127 mm x 197 mm x 21 mm
• Series: Alma Classics; Alma Classics Children's; Alma Classics; Alma Classics Children's; Alma Junior Classics
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Children's books up to 11 years of age; JUVENILE FICTION / Fairy Tales & Folklore / General, Short Stories