The Wonder Clock: Or Four And Twenty Marvelous Tales, Being One For Each Hour Of The Day (1915)
| AUTHOR | Pyle, Katharine; Pyle, Howard |
| PUBLISHER | Kessinger Publishing (09/10/2010) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Hardcover (Hardcover) |
Description
The Wonder Clock: Or Four And Twenty Marvelous Tales, Being One For Each Hour Of The Day (1915) is a collection of 24 enchanting stories written by Howard Pyle. Each story corresponds to a specific hour of the day, making it a perfect read for children as they learn to tell time. The tales are set in a magical world filled with fairies, giants, knights, and other fantastical creatures. The stories are beautifully illustrated by Pyle himself, with intricate black and white drawings that add to the charm of the book. The Wonder Clock is a classic children's book that has stood the test of time, captivating readers for over a century with its whimsical stories and charming illustrations.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Product Details
ISBN-13:
9781164354802
ISBN-10:
1164354809
Binding:
Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
334
Carton Quantity:
20
Product Dimensions:
6.00 x 0.88 x 9.00 inches
Weight:
1.45 pound(s)
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Literary Collections | General
Literary Collections | Folklore & Mythology
Grade Level:
Preschool
and up
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level:
5.4
Point Value:
11
Interest Level:
Upper Grade
Dewey Decimal:
398.2
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The Wonder Clock: Or Four And Twenty Marvelous Tales, Being One For Each Hour Of The Day (1915) is a collection of 24 enchanting stories written by Howard Pyle. Each story corresponds to a specific hour of the day, making it a perfect read for children as they learn to tell time. The tales are set in a magical world filled with fairies, giants, knights, and other fantastical creatures. The stories are beautifully illustrated by Pyle himself, with intricate black and white drawings that add to the charm of the book. The Wonder Clock is a classic children's book that has stood the test of time, captivating readers for over a century with its whimsical stories and charming illustrations.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Author:
Pyle, Howard
Howard Pyle was a successful American author and illustrator, many of whose books are aimed at younger readers. After only a few formal lessons in artistic techniques, Pyle initially began his career creating illustrations for magazines, finally publishing his first work in Harper s Weekly at the age of twenty-five. Pyle s career took off, and he was soon creating his own stories and publishing illustrated books for children. His most famous work is The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood, which was the first cohesive retelling of the medieval legend of Robin Hood. His other famous works include Men of Iron, a tale about knighthood, and a four-volume collection about King Arthur. Howard Pyle died in Florence in 1911 at the age of fifty-eight.
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