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Virginia Haviland’s volume presents six classic Swedish fairy tales: "The Boy and the Water‑sprite," "The Old Woman and the Tramp," "The Lad and the Fox," "Pinkel," "The Old Woman and the Fish," and "Lars, My Lad!" Each story reflects the rich folklore heritage of Sweden, offering bright and evocative narratives suitable for young readers.
First publish date: March 1969
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Virginia Haviland
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