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    The Tinderbox
    The Tinderbox
    The Tinderbox
    Audiobook14 minutes

    The Tinderbox

    Written by Hans Christian Andersen

    Narrated by Grace Gordon

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    About this audiobook

    The tale is about the cheerful soldier, who with a help from an old witch and her tinderbox, wins the princess and marries her.

    The famous and much-loved Danish author Hans Christian Andersen celebrated his 200 anniversary the year 2005.
    On this occasion we have published five of his best tales retold for children aged 3-9 years: Tinderbox, The Little Match Girl, The Nightingale, The Emperor's New Clothes and The Ugly Duckling.

    Hans Christian Andersen wrote The Tinderbox in 1835.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherJentas
    Release dateOct 21, 2021
    ISBN9788742831069
    The Tinderbox
    Author

    Hans Christian Andersen

    Hans Christian Andersen (1805~1875) produced 130 volumes of outstanding children's stories during his lifetime. Today, his stories are loved and recognized all around the world.

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