The White Deer

by James Thurber

Book Overview

Here is a Thurber world of enchanted deer and seven-headed dragons, of wizards and witches, of riddles and spells, of false love and true. It is the story of a beautiful princess, transformed from a... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0156962640
• ISBN13: 9780156962643
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Mariner Books
• Length: 132 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.6" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Excellent little fairy tale

This is the first time that I have read any of Mr. Thurber's writing, and I must say that I am rather impressed. This is a pleasant story about a strong, but not very wise, king and his three sons who are sent on quests to win a beautiful princess (who may or may not actually be a deer). It is a book that makes serious points through a story that is often tremendously silly. Mr. Thurber's drawings are terribly bad, so bad that they are actually quite humerous. I must say that I have never seen such horrendous drawings in a book before, yet they somehow add to the story. Overall grade: A

Most excellent story

A real winner. This book is poetic and lovely. I couldn't ask for more.

Excellant story for the young at heart of all ages

Great story with masterful language. A real treat.