Most of us are familiar with Hans Christian Anderson's great story, The Wild Swans, but how many have wondered what happened to the youngest, the one whose shirt was not finished, the one who, even when he became a man again, was left with a swan's wing? This is, in effect, the story of the youngest swan, of the girl who went to the gates of death to help him, of the mercenary soldier who loved them both, and other exploits and battles.This edition was published as #3 in the MagicQuest series by Ace Books, a reissuing of classic young adult fantasy novels.See photos for additional content. Beautiful continuation of the classic fairy tale, The Wild Swans, this touching, poetic and gripping novel for young people imagines the fate of the seventh. Title, The Seventh Swan: An Adventure Story Author, Nicholas Stuart Gray Illustrated by, Joan Jefferson Farjeon Publisher, D. (The third book in the MagicQuest series) - The background of this tale of adventure is 16th century Scotland, in the Highlands of the clan feuds and cattle-reiving days, and it has a sinister undertone of witchcraft and sorcery. Explore books by Nicholas Stuart Gray with our selection at. Cover and spine are good with only mild shelf/rub wear. Please see any and all photos connected with this listing.
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