The Pied Piper of Hamelin
By: Becky Thomas ; illustrated by Lisbeth Zwerger
Contributors: Zwerger, Lisbeth, 1785-1863, ill
Edition: North American ed.
Publisher: Minedition
Published: 2014
Place of publication: Hong Kong
Language: eng
Number of pages: 28
ISBN-13: 9789888240821
Subjects: Legends; Folklore; Pied Piper of Hamelin (Legendary character)
Other titles: Old legend collected by the Brothers Grimm
Description: A beautiful edition of one of the most enduring and haunting tales by the Brothers Grimm The town of Hamelin is overrun by a plague of rats, and the mayor calls on the Pied Piper to lead them out, taking care of the problem. But when the townspeople refuse to pay him, the Pied Piper entices the local children to leave their homes and parents. Lisbeth Zwerger's evocative and exquisite illustrations perfectly capture this renowned fairy tale.
Notes: Based on The Pied Piper of Hamelin.

Translated from the German.

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