Baldwin, James

Fifty Famous Stories Retold

These brief retellings bring famous moments from history and legend to life for young readers. Meet King Alfred in a story of kindness and perseverance, watch Canute teach a lesson in humility, and follow the sons of William the Conqueror toward the tragedy of the White Ship. The collection also includes the prison garden of Picciola and the opening of Mignon’s story. Clear, memorable, and full of classic moral lessons, these stories are well suited to read-alouds and school reading.