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Name: The queen's necklace
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)
Author: Jane Langton

Set in a classic Swedish folk tale, this story centers on a ruthless king who finds greatest value in a pearl necklace. His new bride, renowned for her compassion, chooses to scatter the pearls to help those in need, overturning the king’s greed with acts of generosity.

First publish date: 1994

Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy

Authors: Jane Langton

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