"The Tinderbox" is a fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen that follows a poor soldier who discovers a magical tinderbox while exploring the woods. This tinderbox grants him the ability to summon a trio of extraordinary dogs, each capable of extraordinary feats. With newfound wealth and power, the soldier wins the heart of a princess, but must confront a cunning witch who initially guided him to the box. The soldier's cleverness and the magic of the tinderbox ultimately lead him to a triumphant resolution, showcasing themes of bravery, resourcefulness, and the unpredictable nature of fortune. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is part of a book series called My Very First Fairy Tales .
This book is aimed at children at US 1st grade-4th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 6-9 years.
There are 48 pages in this book. This book was published in 2007 by Candlewick Press (MA) .
Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) is a world-famous author of classic folk stories and fairy tales, including The Ugly Duckling and The Little Mermaid. Stephen Mitchell is a renowned, award-winning author, translator and anthologist. He lives in Brooklyn, USA. Bagram Ibatouline is the illustrator of The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo and many other picture books. Born in Russia, he now lives in New Jersey, USA. Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was a Danish author and poet, most famous for his writing down of many timeless, classic fairy tales. He is Denmark's most famous author and his birthday is celebrated every year with a part called "Odin Story Day". Bagram Ibatoulline was born in Russia and educated at the Moscow State Academic Art Institute. His first book was Philip Booth's Crossing , named a 2001 Best Book by Publishers Weekly . He is best known for his books with Kate di Camillo, The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane , and Great Joy . Bagram lives in Gouldsboro, Pennsylvania.
This book contains the following story:
The Tinderbox
"The Tinderbox" is a classic fairy tale written by Hans Christian Andersen. The story follows a poor soldier who, after returning from war, travels through a dark forest. There, he encounters an old witch who tells him about a magical tinderbox buried beneath an old tree. The witch instructs the soldier to fetch the tinderbox and gives him further details about how to use it.
Upon retrieving the tinderbox, the soldier discovers that when he strikes it, three powerful dogs of different sizes appear and obey his commands. These dogs possess immense strength and are capable of fulfilling any wish. The soldier uses the dogs to amass great wealth, but his greed leads him to make foolish decisions.
One day, he sees a beautiful princess and falls in love with her. He decides to use the tinderbox to abduct her and take her to his chambers. However, the princess cleverly swaps places with her lady-in-waiting, and the soldier's plan is foiled. The soldier is eventually captured and sentenced to death.
In prison, the soldier requests to see the princess one last time. During their meeting, he asks her to allow him to smoke one last pipe before his execution. Using the tinderbox, he summons the dogs, who then overpower the guards and the king. The soldier becomes the ruler, marries the princess, and lives happily ever after.
"The Tinderbox" explores themes of greed, power, and the consequences of one's actions.
This book has been nominated for the following award:
Parents' Choice Award
This book was recognised by the Parents' Choice Award.
