The Young Hans Christian Andersen

by Karen Hesse

Other authorsErik Blegvad (Illustrator)

Hardcover, 2005

Genres

Fiction

Collection

Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People

Publication

Scholastic Inc. (2005), Edition: 1st Edition, 48 pages

Description

A biography of Hans Christian Andersen which relates events in the early part of his life with the inspiration for the stories which he later wrote.

Awards

NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People (2006)

Language

English

Original language

English

Physical description

48 p.; 9.5 inches

ISBN

0439679907 / 9780439679909

DDC/MDS

839.8

839.8

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