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The boy who drew cats -- Kotura, Lord of the Winds -- Through the water curtain -- The areca tree -- The maid of the copper mountain -- The tale of the firebird -- Bluebeard -- The six swans -- Golden foot -- The story of one who set out to study fear -- The frog princess -- The one-handed murderer -- The girl who gave a knight a kiss out of necessity
International bestselling children's author Cornelia Funke has long been inspired and fascinated by fairy tales. This wonderful anthology is Funke's personal selection of fairy tales from all around the world - not just from her native Germany but from Russia, Japan and the Native American tradition. It's the perfect Christmas gift for any young reader wishing to discover the wider world of fairy tales