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Ted Hughes, poet laureate of England, first wrote this compelling tall tale in 1968. Clearly, the need for its message of peace has not diminished in the decades since. Simple, repetitive sentences carry the mesmerizing spirit of traditional fairy tales. And Andrew Davidson's black-and-white illustrations, with their menacing air and timeless appeal, drive the point home in vivid style. (Ages 8 and older) --Emilie Coulter
"A clever, inventive fantasy of timely appeal to children."--Booklist
"Written with such great gusto, with such vivid precision, that children will sit spellbound in their ringside seats."--Publishers Weekly
"A great book to start up a family reading tradition. Irresistible."--Boston Phoenix
"Reckoned one of the greatest of modern fairy tales."--The Observer (England)
"A thrilling and unforgettable tale, magnificently told."--Trade News (England)
"Hughes has never written more compellingly...with linguistic tact and imaginative power to achieve something of possible enduring consequence."--The Times (England)
"Riveting."--The Tablet (England)
"Brilliant."--The Listener (England)
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