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Hans Christian Andersen
Book by Carew-Miller, Anna, Cook, Diane
32 pages, Library Binding
First published March 1, 2002
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July 19, 2012
I basically knew nothing about Hans Christian Andersen before reading this book, other than his name and its association with children’s literature. I was so deeply moved with sadness and compassion while reading this book. He was an awkward youth who was rejected by his peers. He had a passion for plays, drama, and music. His efforts to share that with his community were constantly rejected.
After leaving home and trying to earn a living as a play writer, he once again met constant rejection. Finally he was noticed by a gentleman who paid for him to receive an education. This was a valuable gift as his writing at that time rejected his uneducated life. The sadness returned to me as I read about his horrible treatment by the headmaster of his school. Since he was there on scholarship, the headmaster treated him as an inferior to the other students. By the time he left the school, he was thin as a rail and wound too tight.
Over time and with a spirit that was unquenchable, he eventually saw his plays performed on stage. Even with that accomplishment, he was harassed by critics. Finally as an outlet, he wrote a children’s story. He immediately received positive feedback. However, he wanted to be recognized for his novels and initially rejected the praise. Eventually, his children’s stories provided him with the affirmation and approval he seeked.
Overall, I felt sad for the life this man had to overcome. I loved the closing line of the book, “As long as you have a dream, you can write your own story, as rich, wonderful, and interesting, as your imagination.”.
After leaving home and trying to earn a living as a play writer, he once again met constant rejection. Finally he was noticed by a gentleman who paid for him to receive an education. This was a valuable gift as his writing at that time rejected his uneducated life. The sadness returned to me as I read about his horrible treatment by the headmaster of his school. Since he was there on scholarship, the headmaster treated him as an inferior to the other students. By the time he left the school, he was thin as a rail and wound too tight.
Over time and with a spirit that was unquenchable, he eventually saw his plays performed on stage. Even with that accomplishment, he was harassed by critics. Finally as an outlet, he wrote a children’s story. He immediately received positive feedback. However, he wanted to be recognized for his novels and initially rejected the praise. Eventually, his children’s stories provided him with the affirmation and approval he seeked.
Overall, I felt sad for the life this man had to overcome. I loved the closing line of the book, “As long as you have a dream, you can write your own story, as rich, wonderful, and interesting, as your imagination.”.
October 9, 2012
A picture book biography of Hans Christian Andersen, told more as a story for children than as a cut and dry report on his life. Kirill Chelushkin provides whimsical artwork in warm hues that complements the text and gives the story a fairy tale feel. A good picture book to introduce the author to children, but not intended as much of a reference work.
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