The Tin Soldier (1919)

By Temple Bailey

Book Overview

The Tin Soldier is a children's book written by Temple Bailey and first published in 1919. The story follows a tin soldier who is one of twenty-five identical soldiers that are all made from the same mold. Despite being identical, the tin soldier feels different from the others and believes he has a special purpose in life.One day, the tin soldier falls in love with a paper ballerina who is also a toy in the same room. However, the jealous jack-in-the-box decides to sabotage their love and throws the tin soldier out the window and into the street below. The tin soldier then embarks on a perilous journey to find his way back to the room and his beloved ballerina.Throughout his journey, the tin soldier faces numerous obstacles, including being swallowed by a fish and nearly melted in a furnace. Despite these challenges, the tin soldier remains determined to return to the room and reunite with his love.The Tin Soldier is a timeless tale of love, perseverance, and bravery. Bailey's writing is simple yet poignant, and the story is accompanied by charming illustrations that bring the characters to life. This book is a classic that has been beloved by generations of children and adults alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163988723
• ISBN13: 9781163988725
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 466 Pages
• Weight: 1.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"