King Oberon's Forest

by Hilda Van Stockum

Overview

King Oberon’s Forest is the only fairy tale written by Hilda van Stockum. It is the story of three brother dwarfs, renowned for their bad temper and unfriendliness, whose lives become completely changed after finding and taking in a foundling child. The book has a magical quality and reveals a different side of van Stockum. First published in 1957, King Oberon’s Forest is wise, witty and full of adventure. This new edition of the book includes all of the original drawings which were done by Brigid Marlin, Ms. van Stockum’s daughter who is an accomplished artist and writer.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780741494924
Publisher:	Infinity Publishing
Publication date:	11/05/2013
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	8 MB

About the Author

Hilda van Stockum (1908 - 2006) was a celebrated author and illustrator of books for children and young adults. She published more than twenty-five books during her lifetime, including A Day on Skates (1934), for which she took Newbery Honors, and The Winged Watchman (1962), which received the Brotherhood Award of The National Conference of Christians and Jews. Her books are known for their themes of tolerance, nature and family and have reached audiences across the globe.