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Tinderbox

Tinderbox

Children's BooksFairy Tales
Published
2008
Language
English

Synopsis

A soldier returning from war encounters a witch who promises him great riches if he retrieves a magical tinderbox. He soon discovers the tinderbox holds a powerful secret, allowing him to summon three magical dogs. With his newfound power, he seeks to win the heart of a princess, but his actions lead to unexpected consequences.

Prose complexity
1/10

Vibe

AdventurousWhimsical
Chosen One

Genres

Children's Books Fairy Tales Folklore

Authors

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Bagram Ibatoulline

Bagram Ibatoulline is an award-winning illustrator known for his detailed artwork in children's books. He has created memorable visuals for stories such as Nightingale, Tinderbox, and On the Blue Comet. His work brings classic and new tales to life for young readers.

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Hans Christian Andersen

Hans Christian Andersen was born in Odense, Denmark, to a father who claimed to be related to nobility. After school, he worked as a weaver's apprentice and as a tailor's assistant. At 14, he moved to Copenhagen to be an actor, and was accepted into the Royal Danish Theatre. His career ended when his voice changed, and he decided to become a writer. He published his first story, The Ghost at Palnatoke's Grave, in 1822. An acquaintance paid all expenses to send him to grammar school in Slagelse....