The Little Prince
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Available for the first time in an edition for young adults, Antoine de Saint-Exupery's classic story, The Little Prince, beloved by readers of all ages, comes to life in a format perfect for teen readers. "I'm glad I was asked to be the ambassador for this book. I suspect you may find that something of the starry magic of this story stays with you, as it has with me." -- Gregory Maguire "A lovely story...which covers a poetic, yearning philosophy--not the sort of fable that can be tacked down neatly at its four corners but rather reflections on what are real matters of consequence." -- New York Times Book Review At first glance, Antoine de Saint-Exupery's 1943 classic The Little Prince --with its winsome illustrations of a boy prince and his tiny planet--appears to be a children's fairy tale. It doesn't take long, however, to discover that it speaks to readers of all ages. This pocket-sized edition, perfect for teens, features Saint-Exupery's original full-color illustrations and the unabridged text, a reader's guide, and a introduction by Gregory Maguire. Rediscover--or share--the magic! This title has been selected as a Common Core Text Exemplar (Grades 4-5, Stories).
Author: Antoine De Saint-Exupery
Format: Paperback, 96 pages, 140mm x 208mm, 227 g
Published: 2013, Houghton Mifflin, China
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
Interest Age: From 12 years
Available for the first time in an edition for young adults, Antoine de Saint-Exupery's classic story, The Little Prince, beloved by readers of all ages, comes to life in a format perfect for teen readers. "I'm glad I was asked to be the ambassador for this book. I suspect you may find that something of the starry magic of this story stays with you, as it has with me." -- Gregory Maguire "A lovely story...which covers a poetic, yearning philosophy--not the sort of fable that can be tacked down neatly at its four corners but rather reflections on what are real matters of consequence." -- New York Times Book Review At first glance, Antoine de Saint-Exupery's 1943 classic The Little Prince --with its winsome illustrations of a boy prince and his tiny planet--appears to be a children's fairy tale. It doesn't take long, however, to discover that it speaks to readers of all ages. This pocket-sized edition, perfect for teens, features Saint-Exupery's original full-color illustrations and the unabridged text, a reader's guide, and a introduction by Gregory Maguire. Rediscover--or share--the magic! This title has been selected as a Common Core Text Exemplar (Grades 4-5, Stories).