The Maiden on the Moor

by Marilyn Singer

When two brothers find an unconscious girl on the barren moor, one fears witchcraft and runs away, while the second takes pity and rescues her, and when the truth is revealed, the brothers are duly... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0688086748
• ISBN13: 9780688086749
• Release Date: January 1995
• Publisher: Morrow Junior Books
• Length: 1 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.8" x 11.3"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 3

Customer Reviews

Good and Evil in a Fairytale

The Maiden on the Moor by Marilyn Singer is a lovely fairy tale about two brothers who are shepherds. One brother is prosperous and surrounded by family but is also very nasty and cruel while the other brother is lonely and with little in his life. Then one day the lonely brother finds an unconscious woman on the moors and brings her to his home to bring her back to good health. But for many days she lies motionless and the man is broken hearted. After he emotionally breaks down and leaves his home, the maiden does awake. She explains to the shepherd's three faithful dogs that they must help her to return to where she belongs and in turn will help the shepherd find true love and wealth. After the maiden is transformed into a beautiful swan she sees to it that both of the brothers get what they deserve. But to find out what each deserved, you will have to read this book. I thought this was a wonderful fairy tale. In addition the illustrations were simply beautiful. I am currently teaching a unit for a 7th grade language arts class on fairytales. I read this book with my class as an example of a fairytale which includes the elements of a fairytale which we discussed in class. I would recommend this for young adults and adults alike.