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Author: Robyn Bryant

📘 The Brave little tailor by Robyn Bryant

In this German folk tale, a humble tailor demonstrates extraordinary skill by dispatching seven flies with one decisive strike. His feat catches the eye of the king, who tests the tailor’s ingenuity and cunning. The tailor’s cleverness and resourcefulness win the court’s favor, earning him the king’s blessing, the kingdom, and the royal daughter’s hand in marriage. The story celebrates wit, bravery, and the triumph of a modest hero over royal authority. The tale is an exemplar of German folklore, highlighting the culture’s appreciation for cleverness and the moral that intellect can triumph over power.

First publish date: 1994

Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy

Authors: Robyn Bryant

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