Hardcover. Etat : New. Language: English. The Magic Fishbone, alternatively titled Romance From the pen of Miss Alice Rainbird Aged Seven, is a parable, a satirical fairy tale reminding us to not be too quick to rely on magical solutions to life's discomforts. It was published in Dickens' collection, Holiday Romance (1868). This is the extraordinary story of a very ordinary princess named Alicia. Given a magic fishbone by a good fairy, Alicia can have whatever she wishes, provided she wishes for it at the right time. But it's never clear when the right time is, and sometimes the best magic is no magic at all.This funny and unexpectedly touching tale reveals a Victorian world that existed only in the mind of a child. The book perfectly blends the gifts of one of the world's favorite storytellers with those of a great American illustrator. Readers are certain to be captivated by the tale of a king whose only riches lie in his children. Charles John Huffam Dickens (7 February 1812 9 June 1870) was an English writer and social critic. He created some of the world's bestknown fictional characters and is regarded by many as the greatest novelist of the Victorian era. His works enjoyed unprecedented popularity during his lifetime, and by the 20th century, critics and scholars had recognized him as a literary genius. His novels and short stories are still widely read today. Born in Portsmouth, Dickens left school to work in a factory when his father was incarcerated in a debtors' prison. Despite his lack of formal education, he edited a weekly journal for 20 years, wrote 15 novels, five novellas, hundreds of short stories and nonfiction articles, lectured and performed readings extensively. He was an indefatigable letter writer and campaigned vigorously for children's rights, education, and other social reforms.He was regarded as the literary colossus of his age. The Title 'The Magic Fishbone: A Holiday Romance From The Pen of Miss Alice Rainbird Aged 7 written/authored/edited by Charles Dickens', published in the year 2019. The ISBN 9788121219327 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 48 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Children Book. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol: 48. N� de r�f. du vendeur 1111005468589

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