The Flint Heart
The Flint Heart by Katherine Paterson is an abridged edition published by National Geographic Books on September 27, 2011. This engaging fairy tale, freely adapted from Eden Phillpotts’s 1910 fantasy, presents a story filled with adventure and magic. It follows an ambitious Stone Age man who, in his quest for power, demands a talisman that ultimately leads to the downfall of his tribe. The narrative unfolds thousands of years later when the Flint Heart resurfaces, bringing chaos to a kind farmer, a fairy creature, and a badger.
Readers will discover a richly woven tale that combines elements of juvenile fiction, fantasy, and folklore. The story features Charles and his sister Unity as they seek to counteract the dark influence of the Flint Heart, with the help of fairies like the wise Zagabog. This edition, comprising 304 pages, is designed for family enjoyment, making it suitable for both shared reading experiences and adventurous young readers eager to explore themes of magic and adventure.
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A robust and wildly entertaining fairy tale, freely abridged from Eden Phillpotts’s 1910 fantasy and wryly retold by Katherine and John Paterson.
An ambitious Stone Age man demands a talisman that will harden his heart, allowing him to take control of his tribe. Against his better judgment, the tribe’s magic man creates the Flint Heart, but the cruelty of it causes the destruction of the tribe. Thousands of years later, the talisman reemerges to corrupt a kindly farmer, an innocent fairy creature, and a familial badger. Can Charles and his sister Unity, who have consulted with fairies such as the mysterious Zagabog, wisest creature in the universe, find a way to rescue humans, fairies, and animals alike from the dark influence of the Flint Heart? This humorous, hearty, utterly delightful fairy tale is the sort for an entire family to savor together or an adventurous youngster to devour.
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