The Little Match Girl

By Hans Christian Andersen | Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group

About the book

The luminous art of three-time Caldecott Honor recipient Jerry Pinkney transforms the nineteenth-century Danish girl of Andersen's tale into a child plucked straight from America's melting pot, shedding new light on the invisibility of the poor among the prosperous-a circumstance as familiar in Andersen's day as it is in our own.

\"[A] beautifully illustrated version of a classic tale.\"(Booklist, starred review)

Editions of The Little Match Girl

Hardcover
ISBN 9780399213366
Paperback
ISBN 9780399220074
Paperback
ISBN 9780698114173

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The luminous art of three-time Caldecott Honor recipient Jerry Pinkney transforms the nineteenth-century Danish girl of Andersen's tale into a child plucked straight from America's melting pot, shedding new light on the invisibility of the poor among the prosperous-a circumstance as familiar in Andersen's day as it is in our own.

\"[A] beautifully illustrated version of a classic tale.\"(Booklist, starred review)

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What is The Little Match Girl about?

The luminous art of three-time Caldecott Honor recipient Jerry Pinkney transforms the nineteenth-century Danish girl of Andersen's tale into a child plucked straight from America's melting pot, shedding new light on the invisibility of the poor among the prosperous-a circumstance as familiar in Andersen's day as it is in our own.

\"[A] beautifully illustrated version of a classic tale.\"(Booklist, starred review)

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Little Match Girl?

Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Classic fiction

Where can I read a sample of The Little Match Girl?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780399213366

Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Little Match Girl?

Hans Christian Andersen

Who is the Publisher of the book The Little Match Girl?

Penguin Young Readers Group

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

The Little Match Girl is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780399213366) and paperback(ISBN 9780399220074) and paperback(ISBN 9780698114173)

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