Fairy Tales and Other Traditional Stories
“The Pig Brother”
by Laura Richards
A fairy tale that teaches children to be tidy or they will be doomed to play with pigs in the mud.
A fairy tale that teaches children to be tidy or they will be doomed to play with pigs in the mud.
The sister named Little Two Eyes is put down by her sisters who think she is common. However, she gets magical assistance and has a happy ending.
How a boy and a girl overcome a witch and get rid of their mean step-mother.
Ardita rebels against her uncle, who wishes her to behave as a respectable lady. He leaves her alone, and the ship is taken by Carlyle and his group of pirates. Things aren't all as they seem.
A lame and sad-looking dun horse brings good luck to a poor Indian boy.
A fairy tale about the sons of two widows that were on a quest to save the king’s daughters from the possession of the Red Etin, a horrible monster.
Huck finds evidence suggesting his father has come looking for him.
Sumner and his mother agree to the plan. In the middle of the night, Sumner persues a stranger.
A man is cursed by a wicked fairy and is doomed to be only a head to the world. However, he is very powerful and is able to complete impossible deeds to impress the sultan and marry his daughter.
The narrator talks of an old bean man who hangs around the sea wall and watches for tourists. He goes on to describe the toll the winter in Florida is taking on the old man (who blames the Northerners for bringing the cold weather).
The storm has negative affects on the ships navigation. Ahab's behavior continues to be cause for concern.
"When you and I were young, the days"
A potential tragedy is averted by the lifesaving heroism of James Howard.
Ozma and the others prepare for a visit to Glinda the Good. Glinda comes up with a way to make Oz invisible to all eyes other than their own. She has made it impossible for anyone to communicate with Oz ever again.
On Halloween morning, Curly and Flop decide to dress up and fool Uncle Wiggly. However, he overhears their plan and hatches one of his own. He dresses up like a fish and is caught by a local fisherman.
Columbus seeks a new route to the Indies and discovers America. His frightened sailors continually want to turn back and even threaten him. After about 10 weeks they do find land and natives.
With an election approaching, a special request is made of Jerry by one of the candidates. Jerry discusses the meaning of liberty with Harry.
The adventures of a hunter who finds magical cabbages, meets a maiden, and overcomes a witch’s plans.
The speaker wrestles with a decision to be true to self vs. others.
Ishmael takes note of Queequeg's customs and behavior.
The St.Regis takes on its first blockade runner.
Mother teaches the three children how to garden and describes it as a fairy story to peak their interest. When their hard work is finished, the reap the benefits from their personal gardens.
Hans, one of the older brothers, attempts to turn the Golden River to pure gold and because of his terrible nature, fails and is turned to stone by the river.
A young man is betrayed by his jealous older brother and left in the forest. He uses trickery to get out of his trouble, and still more trickery in order to make his way in life. When the king hears of his reputation he is called to the castle and given three tasks to complete.
Captain tells Black Beauty the story of his life, and his time at war.