The Garden Behind The Moon: A Real Story Of The Moon Angel (1895)
| AUTHOR | Pyle, Howard |
| PUBLISHER | Kessinger Publishing (09/10/2010) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Hardcover (Hardcover) |
Description
""The Garden Behind The Moon: A Real Story Of The Moon Angel"" is a children's fantasy novel written by Howard Pyle and published in 1895. The story follows a young boy named Prince Marvel who is sent on a quest by his father, the king, to find a way to save their kingdom from an evil witch. Along the way, he meets a Moon Angel named Zephronia who takes him to a magical garden behind the moon. In this garden, Prince Marvel and Zephronia encounter various magical creatures and embark on a series of adventures that ultimately lead to the defeat of the witch and the restoration of peace to the kingdom. The book is written in a whimsical and poetic style and is filled with vivid descriptions of the fantastical world that Pyle has created. It is considered a classic of children's literature and has been beloved by generations of readers for its enchanting storytelling and imaginative world-building.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:
9781165715039
ISBN-10:
1165715031
Binding:
Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
206
Carton Quantity:
30
Product Dimensions:
6.00 x 0.63 x 9.00 inches
Weight:
1.04 pound(s)
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Literary Collections | General
Literary Collections | Historical
Literary Collections | General
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level:
5.3
Point Value:
5
Interest Level:
Middle Grade
Dewey Decimal:
FIC
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""The Garden Behind The Moon: A Real Story Of The Moon Angel"" is a children's fantasy novel written by Howard Pyle and published in 1895. The story follows a young boy named Prince Marvel who is sent on a quest by his father, the king, to find a way to save their kingdom from an evil witch. Along the way, he meets a Moon Angel named Zephronia who takes him to a magical garden behind the moon. In this garden, Prince Marvel and Zephronia encounter various magical creatures and embark on a series of adventures that ultimately lead to the defeat of the witch and the restoration of peace to the kingdom. The book is written in a whimsical and poetic style and is filled with vivid descriptions of the fantastical world that Pyle has created. It is considered a classic of children's literature and has been beloved by generations of readers for its enchanting storytelling and imaginative world-building.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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