Hans Christian Andersen

The perilous adventures of a toy soldier who loves a paper dancing girl culminate in tragedy for both of them.

The Steadfast Tin Soldier

Briar's Reviews

I always adored The Steadfast (or Constant) Tin Soldier. Since I saw many different adaptions of this story, I wanted to read the original piece and get a grasp on the themes made by Hans Christian Anderson. It is by far my favourite made by him, and I adore it! The story addresses an amazing theme and has beautiful imagery. Five out of five stars!

Ibragimova Renata

A retelling of the Hans Christian Andersen story, with new illustrations.The story of a one-legged tin soldier who loves a paper ballerina from afar is "beautifully set in a wintry [Copenhagen] of a hundred years ago. A handsomely designed book that respects the integrity of a favorite tale while giving it a fresh new interpretation." —K. "A terrific story, well told and beautifully illustrated." —BL. "The art illuminates the story in ways to which the simple language cannot aspire." —NYT. 1992 Books for Youth Editors' Choices (BL)