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    The Little Match Girl
    The Little Match Girl
    The Little Match Girl
    Audiobook6 minutes

    The Little Match Girl

    Written by Hans Christian Andersen

    Narrated by Elaine Sepani

    4.5/5

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    About this audiobook

    The harsh realities of child poverty come to light in this short story by Danish author Hans Christian Andersen. The tale follows a barefoot girl trying to sell matchsticks on a frigid New Year’s Eve. As the night grows colder, she lights the matches for warmth and has visions of her dead grandmother. Feel the cold seep into your bones as you read this tale that has haunted readers for over a century.   

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAudio Sommelier
    Release dateMay 31, 2018
    ISBN9781987102024
    The Little Match Girl
    Author

    Hans Christian Andersen

    Hans Christian Andersen was a Danish author and poet best remembered for his fairy tales, both original and retold, including the beloved classics "Thumbelina," "The Emperor's New Clothes," "The Fir Tree," "The Steadfast Tin Soldier," "The Princess and the Pea," "The Red Shoes," "The Ugly Duckling," and "The Snow Queen." 

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