The Wonder Clock; or, four & twenty marvellous Tales
Hidden deep in Wonderland lies a house as old as the world itself, where a tall, dusty clock has stood in silence for ages. But when the clock is wound, its rusty gears awaken, striking twenty-four times-and with each hour comes a breathtaking new tale! Follow the exploits of Bearskin, a woodman's son raised by bears who must battle a three-headed, fire-breathing dragon. Join a brave young soldier burdened by Trouble, outsmart a shape-shifting Master of the Black Arts, and witness the daring quest for the Water of Life in a treacherous realm guarded by ancient forces.
Why you will love this: Fans of classic folklore and Grimm's Fairy Tales will be spellbound by this masterfully woven anthology. Brimming with iconic archetypes-clever students, enchanted princesses, greedy giants, and magical animal guides-this audiobook brings the enchanting aesthetics of traditional oral storytelling into the modern age. Prepare to lose yourself in an epic, family-friendly fantasy world that rekindles the absolute joy of classic myth and legend.
Brother-and-sister duo Howard Pyle and Katharine Pyle were titans of the American Golden Age of Illustration and children's literature. Renowned for adapting historic myths and folklore with sweeping, poetic prose, their masterful storytelling continues to inspire generations of fantasy readers worldwide.
Hidden deep in Wonderland lies a house as old as the world itself, where a tall, dusty clock has stood in silence for ages. But when the clock is wound, its rusty gears awaken, striking twenty-four times-and with each hour comes a breathtaking new tale! Follow the exploits of Bearskin, a woodman's son raised by bears who must battle a three-headed, fire-breathing dragon. Join a brave young soldier burdened by Trouble, outsmart a shape-shifting Master of the Black Arts, and witness the daring quest for the Water of Life in a treacherous realm guarded by ancient forces.
Why you will love this: Fans of classic folklore and Grimm's Fairy Tales will be spellbound by this masterfully woven anthology. Brimming with iconic archetypes-clever students, enchanted princesses, greedy giants, and magical animal guides-this audiobook brings the enchanting aesthetics of traditional oral storytelling into the modern age. Prepare to lose yourself in an epic, family-friendly fantasy world that rekindles the absolute joy of classic myth and legend.
Brother-and-sister duo Howard Pyle and Katharine Pyle were titans of the American Golden Age of Illustration and children's literature. Renowned for adapting historic myths and folklore with sweeping, poetic prose, their masterful storytelling continues to inspire generations of fantasy readers worldwide.
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Hidden deep in Wonderland lies a house as old as the world itself, where a tall, dusty clock has stood in silence for ages. But when the clock is wound, its rusty gears awaken, striking twenty-four times-and with each hour comes a breathtaking new tale! Follow the exploits of Bearskin, a woodman's son raised by bears who must battle a three-headed, fire-breathing dragon. Join a brave young soldier burdened by Trouble, outsmart a shape-shifting Master of the Black Arts, and witness the daring quest for the Water of Life in a treacherous realm guarded by ancient forces.
Why you will love this: Fans of classic folklore and Grimm's Fairy Tales will be spellbound by this masterfully woven anthology. Brimming with iconic archetypes-clever students, enchanted princesses, greedy giants, and magical animal guides-this audiobook brings the enchanting aesthetics of traditional oral storytelling into the modern age. Prepare to lose yourself in an epic, family-friendly fantasy world that rekindles the absolute joy of classic myth and legend.
Brother-and-sister duo Howard Pyle and Katharine Pyle were titans of the American Golden Age of Illustration and children's literature. Renowned for adapting historic myths and folklore with sweeping, poetic prose, their masterful storytelling continues to inspire generations of fantasy readers worldwide.
