The Glassblower's Children

by Maria Gripe

Book Overview

By the Winner of the Hans Christian Andersen Medal for Lifetime Achievement in Children's Literature

Albert the glassblower and Sofia are the loving parents of little Klas and Klara. Albert makes the most beautiful glass bowls and vases (unfortunately they are so impractical that no one will buy them), while Sofia supports the family by working in the fields. Every year Albert goes to the fair to try to sell his wares, and sometimes Sofia and...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1681373785
• ISBN13: 9781681373782
• Release Date: August 2019
• Publisher: Nyrb Kids
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.1" x 7.5"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7

Customer Reviews

Absolutely Enchanting Tale!

I received this as a gift from a cousin when I was child. When I got to read it, it transported me to a fascinating fairyland ever so beautiful and yet so threatening. I loved everything about it, about how good triumph over evil, and about what are the truly important things in life. I also loved the engravings by the author's husband. I lost the book when I moved, and was dismayed when I could no longer get it from the market. Guess what, a good friend found a copy sold as a collector's item and gave it to me. I'm so glad to re-read it after so many years. PS. the author passed away in 2007, aged 84.

A great story

This book was my favorite story when I was a kid. It was the first chapter book I really enjoyed. It has mistery, magic, love, and complex, deep characters that could have been used for many other stories. An absolute delight.

An awsome book, i am now glued to this authors book's

It was not only a book, but an adventure for anyone who reads it.It's about two children who are kidnapped at a marked by some wich people. A phsykic lady tries to help their poor parents find them. It is an exciting book and also open parts of your brain and fantasy you never knew you had. Its mysterious and you will love it. This is a must read. Kisses from a Maria Gripe fan

Beautiful Fairy Tale

Read the real fairy tales to your children. Don't worry, as long as you are with them they won't be frightened. This story has beautiful imagery and represents the life long bond a child has with their parent, no matter what happens. It is wonderful!