Classics Illustrated Junior #540 [HRN 559]
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeA soldier stumbles upon a magic tinder-box that calls forth three enormous dogs to serve him. With their help, he secretly brings the princess—locked away by her fearful parents—to his side each night, unaware of the danger he's courting. When the royal couple discovers the truth, he's condemned to die, but on the scaffold, the tinder-box saves him in the most dramatic fashion. Written by Hans Christian Andersen and illustrated by William A. Walsh, this 1959 tale from Classics Illustrated Junior #540 (HRN 559) brings a classic fairy tale to life with vivid artwork and timeless suspense. Cover by William A. Walsh.
In a tale of magic and daring, a soldier wields a mysterious tinder-box that calls forth three mighty dogs to aid him in his quest. When he uses their power to rescue a princess imprisoned in a tower, his bold act sets off a chain of events that leads to betrayal and a death sentence. With the dogs at his command, he faces the scaffold with quiet resolve—only to find salvation in the very magic that brought him to trial.
In a forest where animals compare their broods with pride, a lioness quietly shares that while her family is small, her single cub is no ordinary child—soon to be the king of beasts. Written in the timeless spirit of *Classics Illustrated Junior*, this brief, clever tale from 1959 uses simple charm and a touch of mythic weight to turn a quiet boast into something truly regal.
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