Tales Of Wonder

A kind dwarf raises an orphaned baby girl, and when she comes of age, gives her a precious gift. The post MARIANNA – The Firelight Fairy Book first appeared on Mardell Music .

Betrayed by his friend, a young man must try to survive a harsh winter on a deserted island. The post THE ELF MAIDEN – from “The Brown Fairy Book” first appeared on Mardell Music .

Wonder Tales From Many Lands - When the youngest son of seven inherits only his father’s horses, it is a better bargain than he realizes. The post DAPPLE GRIM – by Katherine Pyle first appeared on Mardell Music .

A clever boy determines to use his wit to become a master thief. The post THE SHIFTY LAD – from the “Lilac Fairy Book” first appeared on Mardell Music .

A young prince seeks to restore his and his sister’s heritage, but first he must find the Bird of Truth. The post THE BIRD OF TRUTH – from the Orange Fairy Book first appeared on Mardell Music .

From the "Yellow Fairy Book" - A young man rescues a dog and a cat from cruel treatment and is rewarded by their loyalty. The post THE MAGIC RING – from the Yellow Fairy Book first appeared on Mardell Music .

The Firelight Fairy Book - A simple lad is bullied and laughed at, but at last finds his fortune. The post THE LOST HALF HOUR – by Henry Beston first appeared on Mardell Music .

Lilac Fairy Book / Portuguese - A young man faces the sentence of death for striking the Prince, and an old woman says she can save him - for a price. The post THE FALSE PRINCE AND THE TRUE – Lilac Fairy Book first appeared on Mardell Music .

From "Twilight Land" by Howard Pyle - A wandering soldier has strange adventures and finds his fortunes much improved by a magical stool, but can he keep it? The post THE STOOL OF FORTUNE – from “Twilight Land” by Howard Pyle first appeared on Mardell Music .

From "The Wonder Clock" by Howard Pyle - A stork rewards a kind action by a young fisherman and makes his fortune. The post THE WHITE BIRD – by Howard Pyle first appeared on Mardell Music .

From The Old-Fashioned Fairy Book - Finding herself in the kingdom of the Gnomes, a young girl must pass difficult tests to survive and be reunited with her father. The post THE GRANDMOTHER OF THE GNOMES first appeared on Mardell Music .

Tales of Folk and Fairies - Three brothers seek their fortune and the Princess as a wife. The post THE MAGIC PIPE – by Katherine Pyle first appeared on Mardell Music .

CHAPTER 10 - My Father Finds the Dragon. The post My Father’s Dragon – 10- by Ruth Styles Gannett first appeared on Mardell Music .

CHAPTER 9 - My Father Makes A Bridge. The post My Father’s Dragon – 09- by Ruth Styles Gannett first appeared on Mardell Music .

CHAPTER 8 - My Father Meets A Gorilla. The post My Father’s Dragon – 08- by Ruth Styles Gannett first appeared on Mardell Music .

CHAPTER 7 - My Father Meets A Lion. The post My Father’s Dragon – 07- by Ruth Styles Gannett first appeared on Mardell Music .

CHAPTER 6 - My Father Meets A Rhinoceros. The post My Father’s Dragon – 06- by Ruth Styles Gannett first appeared on Mardell Music .

CHAPTER 5 - My Father Meets Some Tigers. The post My Father’s Dragon – 05- by Ruth Styles Gannett first appeared on Mardell Music .

CHAPTER 4 - My Father Finds the River. The post My Father’s Dragon – 04- by Ruth Styles Gannett first appeared on Mardell Music .

CHAPTER 3 - My Father Finds the Island. The post My Father’s Dragon – 03- by Ruth Styles Gannett first appeared on Mardell Music .

CHAPTER 2 - My Father Runs Away. The post My Father’s Dragon – 02- by Ruth Styles Gannett first appeared on Mardell Music .

CHAPTER 1 - My Father Meets the Cat. The post My Father’s Dragon -01- by Ruth Styles Gannett first appeared on Mardell Music .

Old Mother Hulda is neglected by the villagers but her clever cat is determined to improve her fortunes The post The Cat That Winked first appeared on Mardell Music .

A woman asks a witch to grant her wish for a tiny child The post Thumbelina first appeared on Mardell Music .

A prince begins a long search for his missing sisters The post The Prince With the Nine Sorrows: by Laurence Housman first appeared on Mardell Music .