Hesse's The Young Hans Christian Andersen

[Tess]

We must have this book on the list. It is beautifully written AND it can be enjoyed by younger readers. One of my favorite paragraphs:

"From her he learned to take harsh words and change them into bouquets of compliments. He learned from her that the razor cuts of life could be called a clean shave, if only one told the story properly." (p. 13)

[estoniandancer]

I have not read this book yet.
I am usually a huge fan of HC Anderson stuff.
But as it is the anniversary this year (200 years) since his birth I am a little tired seeing anything else written or printed about HCA or any of his wonderful tales retold.

[Mary]

We did include this book on our Mock Sibert list which can be found at: www.acpl.lib.in.us/children/sibert_current.html

I agree, it is a fascinating and well-written book which can easily by enjoyed by younger readers.