The Little Lame Prince by Dinah Maria Mulock Craik
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| Author | Craik, Dinah Maria Mulock, 1826-1887 |
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| Title | The Little Lame Prince |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Little_Lame_Prince_and_his_Travelling_Cloak |
| Note | Reading ease score: 74.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | The little lame prince -- The invisible prince -- Prince Cherry -- The prince with the nose -- The frog-prince -- Clever Alice. |
| Credits | Produced by Charles Keller and David Widger |
| Summary | "The Little Lame Prince" by Dinah Maria Mulock Craik is a children's novel written during the mid-19th century. The story centers on Prince Dolor, a young boy born into royalty but afflicted with physical challenges that lead to a life of seclusion. The narrative begins with joyous celebrations of his birth, showcasing the excitement and hopes of a kingdom, only to be shattered by the untimely death of his mother, resulting in an unforeseen twist in his life story. At the start of the book, we witness the joyful introduction of Prince Dolor to the world, only to be plunged into sorrow as his mother passes shortly after his christening, which leaves him alone and vulnerable. As he grows, he is unable to walk and faces the challenges of his condition within the confines of the palace. Although he is surrounded by luxurious care, Dolor longs for companionship and a sense of adventure. The arrival of his mysterious godmother introduces elements of magic and possibility, including a traveling-cloak that allows him glimpses into the outside world, as he grapples with his identity and the painful reality of his limitations. The opening lays a foundation for themes of resilience, love, and the search for belonging, inviting readers to reflect on the nature of happiness and fulfillment. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Children's literature |
| Subject | Fairy tales |
| Subject | Princes -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | People with disabilities -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 496 |
| Release Date | Jan 16, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 232 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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