"Iron Hans," a tale from the Brothers Grimm, follows a wild and mysterious creature known as Iron Hans, who is captured by a king’s huntsman. The king’s son, curious and brave, accidentally releases Iron Hans, who takes him to a magical forest. There, the prince learns valuable lessons about courage, friendship, and responsibility. Facing various trials, he must confront his fears and embrace his true nature as he eventually aids his kingdom against a looming threat. The story explores themes of self-discovery and transformation, highlighting the journey from boyhood to manhood. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2007 by Candlewick Press, U. S. .

E. Nesbit (1858-1924) spent her childhood in Germany and later lived in England. Her classic stories of fantasy and adventure for children, written in the early 1890s, include The Story of the Treasure Seekers, Five Children and It, The Phoenix and the Carpet and The Railway Children. Matt Tavares is the illustrator of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas and the author/illustrator of Zachary's Ball and Oliver's Game. He lives in Maine, USA.