The Lame Little Prince Author:Dinah Maria Mulock Craik NOTE: This book also contains the story "The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood." — How terribly sad life must have been for the little lame prnce confined high up in a loney tower on a barren plain with only a nurse to take care of him! When his father and mother, the King and Queen, died, a wicked uncle who wanted the throne for himself banished t... more »he young prince from the kingdom. For many years, Prince Dolor's only occupations were books and toys.
But one day, when it seemed that the prince no longer could bear his solitude, his kind and gentle fairy godmother appeared, bringing him a magical traveling cloak. With the aid of this miraculous gift, Prince Dolor floated through the air at will, and saw much of the world to both gladden and sadden him. This classic tale of the lonely little boy who found happiness and became the wise and beloved king of Nomansland is touching and unforgettable.« less