Publisher's Synopsis
The Little Lame Prince is a classic children's book written by Dinah Maria Craik. The story follows the life of a young prince who is born with a physical disability that leaves him unable to walk. Despite this, he is a kind and intelligent boy who is loved by all who know him. However, when his father, the king, dies, his uncle takes the throne and banishes the prince and his mother from the palace.The prince and his mother are forced to live in a small cottage in the woods, where the prince spends his days learning from a wise old tutor. One day, the prince discovers a magical cloak that allows him to fly, and he sets off on a series of adventures that take him to far-off lands and introduce him to a host of strange and wonderful characters.Along the way, the prince learns important lessons about courage, kindness, and the true meaning of happiness. With its timeless themes and enchanting storytelling, The Little Lame Prince remains a beloved classic of children's literature, and a must-read for anyone who loves a good fairy tale.Nothing either frightening or ugly, but still exceedingly curious. A little woman, no bigger than he might himself have been had his legs grown like those of other children; but she was not a child--she was an old woman. Her hair was gray, and her dress was gray, and there was a gray shadow over her wherever she moved. But she had the sweetest smile, the prettiest hands, and when she spoke it was in the softest voice imaginable.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.
