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Based on a classic folklore fairy tale, "Hans in Luck" follows a juvenile protagonist who, after earning seven years’ worth of gold, exchanges it for various treasures. Each trade leaves him richer in experience and more certain of his good fortune, even though he ultimately ends the adventure with nothing physical in hand. The tale blends humor, adventure, and the timeless moral that luck and wisdom often outshine material wealth.
First publish date: 1979
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Paul Galdone
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