Hans Christian Andersen, Teller of Tales

Anyone who is a fan of Andersen's fairy tales should enjoy reading this detailed but easy to understand biography of his life. While he is best known for his fairy tales, this book discusses some of his lesser known novels and travel books as well as his personal background information. It may be too hard for young children to read but adolescents and adults should be able to enjoy this informative book about a beloved writer. Adolescents may be interested in reading about all of Andersen's unrequited loves as well as his run-ins with a sadistic, cruel schoolmaster. I found this book to be very informative and it has certainly whet my appetite for reading some of Andersen's novels and travelogues.