This timeless tale--in which goodness and perseverance triumph over badness--promises to become a child's favorite read-aloud. Vivid illustrations complement the rich language telling the story of a gloomy troll who lives on a dreary island in Lake Murray. He winces at the warmth of sunshine, cringes at the singing of songbirds, and hates all things joyful. When he is disturbed by the jubilant celebration for the birth of a princess, he demands the...