Available for the first time in an edition for young adults, Antoine de Saint-Exupry's classic story, The Little Prince, beloved by readers of all ages, comes to life in a format perfect for teen readers. eoeIe(tm)m glad I was asked to be the ambassador for this book.e e"Gregory Maguire eoeA lovely storyewhich covers a poetic, yearning philosophye"not the sort of fable that can be tacked down neatly at its four corners but rather reflections on what are real matters of consequence.e e" New York Times Book Review At first glance, Antoine de Saint-Exuprye(tm)s 1943 classic The Little Prince e"with its winsome illustrations of a boy prince and his tiny planete"appears to be a childrene(tm)s fairy tale. It doesne(tm)t take long, however, to discover that it speaks to readers of all ages. This pocket-sized edition, perfect for teens, features Saint-Exuprye(tm)s original full-color illustrations and the unabridged text, a readere(tm)s guide, and a introduction by Gregory Maguire. Rediscovere"or sharee"the magic! This title has been selected as a Common Core Text Exemplar (Grades 4-5, Stories), Few stories are as widely read and as universally cherished by children and adults alike as The Little Prince. Richard Howard's new translation of the beloved classic-published to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Antoine de Saint-Exupery's birth-beautifully reflects Saint-Exupery's unique and gifted style. Howard, an acclaimed poet and one of the preeminent translators of our time, has excelled in bringing the English text as close as possible to the French, in language, style, and most important, spirit. The artwork in this new edition has been restored to match in detail and in color Saint-Exupery's original artwork. By combining the new translation with restored original art, Harcourt is proud to introduce the definitive English-language edition of, Since 1943, the wise little boy from Asteroid B-612 has led children and their adults to deeper understandings of love, friendship, and responsibility. The Little Prince is a cherished story, read by millions of people in more than a hundred languages. This special edition of Saint-Exupry's treasureincludes a satin bookmark and presentation page, and comes in an elegant cloth slipcase enhanced with gold stamping and embossing. A must-have edition for any collector, this lovely book is also the perfect gift for those new to the wisdom of the Little Prince and the charms of his rose-and-star-filled worlds.
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