The Swan Maiden

The Swan Maiden by Ernie Pyle. Published by Holiday House, New York, NY, 1994. 1st Stated Edition. Hardbound, Paper DJ. Size 4to (up to 12'' tall). Condition: Fine in Chipped & Taped DJ. 29 Pgs. ISBN 0823410889. LCCN 93-34605. Afterword by Ellin Greene, illustrated by Robert Sauber. When a king discovers that his tree is being pilfered of its golden pears, he sets each of his three sons, in turn, to catch the thief. The first two are lulled by otherworldly music; the youngest, who has stuffed his ears, discovers a lovely swan maiden, and instantly determines to marry her. First, however, he must free her from servitude to a three-eyed witch by performing three seemingly impossible tasks. Ages 5-8. Description text copyright 2011 BooksForComfort. Item ID 24354.