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A Wonder Book
Paperback
Fairy Tales & FolkloreGeneral Juvenile Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025353760
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 258
Weight: 0.81
Height: 0.54 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
A Wonder Book is a timeless collection of Greek myths reimagined by the master of American literature, Nathaniel Hawthorne. Written specifically for children, this work breathes new life into ancient legends, making them accessible and engaging for young readers while maintaining their profound moral and philosophical undertones.
The collection features six classic tales: the harrowing quest of Perseus in The Gorgon's Head; the cautionary tale of greed in The Golden Touch; the curiosity-driven story of Pandora in The Paradise of Children; the heroic labors of Hercules in The Three Golden Apples; the humble hospitality found in The Miraculous Pitcher; and the daring flight of Bellerophon in The Chimaera. Hawthorne weaves these stories together through a charming narrative frame, where a student recounts these wonder-stories to a group of eager children, grounding the fantastic elements in a relatable setting.
Renowned for its elegant prose and imaginative spirit, A Wonder Book remains a cornerstone of children's literature. It serves as an ideal introduction to classical mythology, blending adventure, magic, and virtue in a way that continues to captivate readers of all ages. This work showcases Hawthorne's unique ability to transform complex myths into luminous stories filled with wonder and light.
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