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32 pp.
| Little |
October, 2001 |
TradeISBN 0-316-57417-1$$15.95
(4)
1-3
Illustrated by
Lauren Mills
&
Dennis Nolan.
In this lengthy literary fairy tale, a bored and insensitive prince learns how to serve and sacrifice for others after he is turned into a dog by a fairy. Lightly colored in pastel and earth tones, the romantic watercolors lend the book a timeless feel. Despite a few awkward sentences and the unclear symbolism of a mysterious chimera, the story presents an interesting adventure.