The White Deer by James Thurber, copyright 1945
Jorn raised his sword.
The Black Knight kept his own sword at his side. "There's magic here, I warn you, Prince. What's mightier than magic?"
"Miracle."
"What's miracle?" asked the Black Knight.
"Love's miracle enough."
In a time when fairy tales and folk tales have been done to death, this "children's book" by famed comedic writer and cartoonist James Thurber is a frolic and breath of fresh air. Brilliant word play, romance, quirky characters, and the usual three quests bring joy to an overworked genre. A dash of Monty Python, a sprinkle of The Princess Bride, and no Disney at all, this original tale will make shared reading an unforgettable experience. Though published as a children's book, the language is challenging, and frankly, begs to be read aloud with lots of accents, voices, and sound effects.
The Black Knight kept his own sword at his side. "There's magic here, I warn you, Prince. What's mightier than magic?"
"Miracle."
"What's miracle?" asked the Black Knight.
"Love's miracle enough."
In a time when fairy tales and folk tales have been done to death, this "children's book" by famed comedic writer and cartoonist James Thurber is a frolic and breath of fresh air. Brilliant word play, romance, quirky characters, and the usual three quests bring joy to an overworked genre. A dash of Monty Python, a sprinkle of The Princess Bride, and no Disney at all, this original tale will make shared reading an unforgettable experience. Though published as a children's book, the language is challenging, and frankly, begs to be read aloud with lots of accents, voices, and sound effects.
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