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The Steadfast Tin Soldier Paperback – Picture Book, January 1, 2005

by Hans Christian Andersen (Author), P.J. Lynch (Illustrator), Naomi Lewis (Translator)
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 35 ratings
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A lavishly illustrated retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s tale, in honor of his bicentenary, this is the powerful and haunting classic tale of the one-legged tin soldier who falls in love with a proud dancer. Valiantly enduring various trials, the soldier remains steadfast until the end.
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  1. Reading age
    Baby - 9 years
  2. Print length
    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 4
  5. Dimensions
    8.5 x 0.12 x 10 inches
  6. Publisher
    Andersen Press
  7. Publication date
    January 1, 2005
  8. ISBN-10
    1842704435
  9. ISBN-13
    978-1842704431
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A lovely story of courage and love. -- Evening Standard

Dramatically beautiful illustrations capture every nuance of the story. -- The Guardian

About the Author

Hans Christian Andersen (Author)
Hans Christian Andersen (April 2, 1805 - August 4, 1875) was a Danish author and poet, most famous for his fairy tales. Among his best-known stories are The Snow Queen, The Little Mermaid, Thumbelina, The Little Match Girl, The Ugly Duckling and The Red Shoes. During Andersen's lifetime he was feted by royalty and acclaimed for having brought joy to children across Europe. His fairy tales have been translated into over 150 languages and continue to be published in millions of copies all over the world and inspired many other works.

Naomi Lewis (Author)
P. J. Lynch was born in Belfast in 1962, the youngest of five children. He studied illustration at Brighton College of Art (where one of his tutors was Raymond Briggs). He has won numerous prizes, including the Mother Goose Award and the Kate Greenaway Award. He now lives in Dublin.

P J Lynch (Illustrator)
P. J. Lynch was born in Belfast in 1962, the youngest of five children. He studied illustration at Brighton College of Art (where one of his tutors was Raymond Briggs). He has won numerous prizes, including the Mother Goose Award and the Kate Greenaway Award. He now lives in Dublin.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Andersen Press; New Ed edition (January 1, 2005)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1842704435
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1842704431
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ Baby - 9 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 4
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.12 x 10 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 35 ratings

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Hans Christian Andersen

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Hans Christian Andersen (/ˈhɑːnz ˈkrɪstʃən ˈændərsən/; Danish: [hanˀs kʰʁæsd̥jan ˈɑnɐsn̩] ( listen); often referred to in Scandinavia as H. C. Andersen; 2 April 1805 – 4 August 1875) was a Danish author. Although a prolific writer of plays, travelogues, novels, and poems, Andersen is best remembered for his fairy tales. Andersen's popularity is not limited to children; his stories, called eventyr in Danish or "fairy-tales" in English, express themes that transcend age and nationality.

Andersen's fairy tales, which have been translated into more than 125 languages, have become culturally embedded in the West's collective consciousness, readily accessible to children, but presenting lessons of virtue and resilience in the face of adversity for mature readers as well. Some of his most famous fairy tales include "The Emperor's New Clothes", "The Little Mermaid", "The Nightingale", "The Snow Queen", "The Ugly Duckling", and many more.

His stories have inspired ballets, both animated and live-action films, and plays.

Bio from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Photo by Thora Hallager (1821-1884) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons.

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  • AG_United
    5.0 out of 5 stars Classic Christmas Tale
    Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2014
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    This is a classic Christmas story with excellent illustrations. I bought a used copy and the seller did an excellent job to make sure I was satisfied when I mentioned that it had a little more wear and tear than I expected.
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  • May
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Beautiful Classic
    Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2017
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    This classic book was a great price and even though used there were no tears or markings in it. The illustrations were beautiful and timeless.
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  • L. Storms
    5.0 out of 5 stars Recommended oldie but goodie!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2013
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    Lovely story, great illustrations. Loved this story as a girl and purchased this to share with some grandchildren. They love it too.
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  • Rj
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Disabled Veteran
    Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2011
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    I never heard of this Hans Christian Anderson's Fairy Tale until my daughter viewed Fantasia 2000. However the story is much different than what is depicted on film. I bought the paperback edition yet I would prefer a hardcover to pass down to my child. The story is very tragic for the soldier and his love when both are put to the test. Many scenes appear by chance and left for the reader to fill in the blanks yet I believe this was deliberately hidden and turned into metaphor in a time when the people were censored in Europe.
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  • Anne Heffernan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully illustrated book
    Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2015
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    Good condition. Beautifully illustrations by P J Lynch a real classic that we will treasure for ever
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    2.0 out of 5 stars Dark story
    Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2021
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    Book was nice as far as physically. Did not like the story. Dark.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2015
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    good condition
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  • Librajen
    2.0 out of 5 stars Lynch's illustrations are really beautiful. But I gave it 2 stars because the ...
    Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2015
    P.J. Lynch's illustrations are really beautiful. But I gave it 2 stars because the illustration of the "black goblin" is too creepy. My second grader would have been scared by it. It's just that one double-page layout that features the goblin, but just wanted to warn others who may have sensitive kids.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in India on April 17, 2018
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    Beautiful illustration, beautiful language. I am spelbound.
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    4.0 out of 5 stars Worth the money
    Reviewed in France on April 9, 2017
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    Very beautiful book with exceptional quality of illustrations. There are some scribblings and stickers but it is a used book anyway.
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  • Mr Majestic
    5.0 out of 5 stars Mysterious magical charming .
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 21, 2014
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    Not your usual happy ending and it provoked some remarkably mature remarks from my son on the nature of courage and love, the author credited his young readers with greater intelligence than many of his modern counterparts and that is all to the good .
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Childhood revisited
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 23, 2009
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    My grandaughter was as enchanted with this book as I was years ago myself.
    A spellbnding story of love It makes this dismal world a better place , well written and beautifully Illustrated It Is a small treasure.
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