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This edition contains the original and unabridged text of this Hans Christian Andersen classic.
"Thumbelina" is a fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen first published in Copenhagen, Denmark.
"Thumbelina" is a tiny girl and this book tells of her adventures with appearance- and marriage-minded toads, moles, and cockchafers. She successfully avoids their intentions before falling in love with a flower-fairy prince just her size.
Hans Christian Andersen
Hans Christian Andersen was a Danish author and poet best remembered for his fairy tales, both original and retold, including the beloved classics "Thumbelina," "The Emperor's New Clothes," "The Fir Tree," "The Steadfast Tin Soldier," "The Princess and the Pea," "The Red Shoes," "The Ugly Duckling," and "The Snow Queen."
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