The Little Lame Prince

By Dinah Maria Mulock Craik and Miss Mulock

Book Overview

Rediscover the enduring charm of Miss Mulock's "The Little Lame Prince," a timeless fairy tale exploring themes of disability, kindness, and self-acceptance. This classic children's story, focused on a disabled prince, offers a poignant and heartwarming narrative suitable for readers of all ages.

"The Little Lame Prince" delves into the prince's experiences, emphasizing the importance of compassion and inner strength. A touching exploration of social themes, the book provides gentle insights into the lives of people with disabilities, presented through the captivating lens of juvenile fiction.

This meticulously prepared print edition invites you to experience a story that has resonated with readers for generations. A beautiful reminder of the power of kindness and the importance of embracing oneself, "The Little Lame Prince" remains a cherished tale within juvenile fiction and fairy tale literature.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1022932055
• ISBN13: 9781022932050
• Release Date: March 2025
• Publisher: Anson Street Press
• Length: 106 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.1" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

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Little Lame Prince

This book is a must read for all preadolecent girls! It is a remarkably sweet and refreshing book that is perfect for bedtime reading!

Little Lame Prince

My Mother read me this book about 47 years ago and I just loved it. I felt so bad for this poor little boy who was held captive. Then the world opened up for him as he rode on his magic carpet. His adventures were so realistic I felt like I was with him. I reread this book recently because I had always remembered liking it as a child.

VICTORIAN FLYING CLOAK

In ten gentle chapters with simple sketches we meet another charming child--this one lame but royal, and an orphan. (Somewhat reminiscent of Old Testament Jonathan's crippled son.) A healthy baby prince is dropped by a careless nurse enroute to his christening; when both his parents die, he is at the mercy of his ambitious uncle/regent who has him secreted away to a lonely tower on a barren plain. (Reminds me of The Emperor and the Kite). With only a female convict as a nanny, the little lame prince grows to boyhood in utter loneliness, until his fairy godmother gives him a magic cloak which he uses to travel on the sly. Not to escape, but to see more of the world, and the kingdom which should be his. But would the people accept a crippled monarch, even if he could escape and denounce his uncle? The cloak has an even greater significance for him, since it provides him with love (reminding him that ONE person cares for him) and hope. Is being a king someday what he really wants for personal happiness? An ingenuous tale which will soften the hearts of modern readers. But probably bore kids of the Nineties....