The King of the Copper Mountains by Paul Biegel PAPERBACK 9781782695332

Name: The King of the Copper Mountains by Paul Biegel PAPERBACK 9781782695332
Brand: Pushkin Press

Pushkin Press

A timeless and enchanting children's fantasy classic, in which a group of animals must tell a nightly story in order to save their beloved king.\n \""A triumphant piece of magic.\"" \u2013 Observer\nAt the end of his thousand-year reign of the Copper Mountains, old King Mansolain is tired and his heart is slowing down. When his attendant, the Hare, consults the Wonder Doctor, he is told he must keep the King engaged in life by telling him a story every night until the Doctor can find a cure.\nThe search is on for a nightly story, and one by one the kingdom's inhabitants arrive with theirs. The ferocious Wolf tells a story about a witch who almost bested him; the Rabbit-of-the-dunes has a story about a lost brother; the Duck reveals why his kind are always dipping their heads underwater; the lovesick\n\nThe King of the Copper Mountains\n\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Royal Mail tracked services.\n\nPlease note: the price ;