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The Little Prince -- Antoine de Saint-Exupéry - Hardcover. This beloved, world-famous allegorical classic about a young prince on a quest for knowledge is an essential read for every home library. Few stories are as widely read and as universally cherished by children and adults alike as The Little Prince. When a pilot crashes in the Sahara Desert, he meets a little boy who asks him to draw a sheep. Gradually the Little Prince reveals more about himself: he comes from a small asteroid, where he lived alone until a rose grew there. But the rose grew demanding, and he was confused by his feelings about her. The story unfolds further from one planet to the next in a thoughtful philosophical exploration of love and the ephemeral. This beloved, world-famous allegorical classic about a young prince on a quest for knowledge is an essential read for every home library. Few stories are as widely read and as universally cherished by children and adults alike as The Little Prince. When a pilot crashes in the Sahara Desert, he meets a little boy who asks him to draw a sheep. Gradually the Little Prince reveals more about himself: he comes from a small asteroid, where he lived alone until a rose grew there. But the rose grew demanding, and he was confused by his feelings about her. The story unfolds further from one planet to the next in a thoughtful philosophical exploration of love and the ephemeral. Combining Richard Howard's translation with restored original full-color art, this definitive English-langu Book and Mortar Record Store The Little Prince -- Antoine de Saint-Exupéry 18.27 This beloved, world-famous allegorical classic about a young prince on a quest for knowledge is an essential read for every home library. Few stories are as widely read and as universally cherished by children and adults alike as The Little Prince. When a pilot crashes in the Sahara Desert, he meets a little boy who asks him to draw a sheep. Gradually the Little Prince reveals more about himself: he comes from a small asteroid, where he lived alone until a rose grew there. But the rose grew demanding, and he was confused by his feelings about her. The story unfolds further from one planet to the next in a thoughtful philosophical exploration of love and the ephemeral. Combining Richard Howard's translation with restored original full-color art, this definitive English-language edition of The Little Prince will capture the hearts of readers of all ages. Author: Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Publisher: Clarion Books Published: 06/01/2000 Pages: 96 Binding Type: Hardcover Weight: 0.89lbs Size: 9.12h x 7.11w x 0.57d ISBN: 9780152023980 Audience: Ages 9-12 Accelerated Reader: Reading Level: 5 Point Value: 2 Interest Level: Middle Grade Quiz #/Name: 123 / Little Prince Review Citation(s): Publishers Weekly 05/15/2000 pg. 119 School Library Journal 09/01/2000 pg. 259 Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2000 pg. 312 - Superior,Well Above Average Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2003 pg. 365 - Superior,Well Above Average Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2000 pg. 312 - Superior,Well Above Average Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2003 pg. 365 - Superior,Well Above Average School Library Journal 08/24/2000 NY Times Notable Bks of Year 12/05/2010 pg. 39 Entertainment Weekly 12/20/2013 pg. 67