
LULU'S LIBRARY. - BY - LOUISA M. ALCOTT,
Vol. II.
PREFACE.
I. THE FROST KING AND HOW THE FAIRIES CONQUERED HIM.
II. LILYBELL AND THISTLEDOWN, OR THE FAIRY SLEEPING BEAUTY.
III. RIPPLE, THE WATER SPRITE.
IV. EVA'S VISIT TO FAIRYLAND.
V. SUNSHINE, AND HER BROTHERS AND SISTERS.
VI. THE FAIRY SPRING.
VII. QUEEN ASTER.
A delightful anthology of gentle fairy tales invites listeners into a garden of imagination where brave elves, clever sprites and shimmering maidens confront everyday wonders with wonder. From the icy court of the Frost King to the sleepy charm of Lilybell, from the playful water sprite Ripple to the secret world of mermaids, each story blossoms with tender humor and a quiet moral. The collection balances light‑hearted adventure with the simple wisdom of nature, offering a soothing escape for children and the child‑at‑heart alike.
The opening tale gathers the fairy kingdoms in council as a relentless Frost King threatens to freeze their beloved blossoms forever. Determined Queen Blossom asks a humble maid, the bright‑hearted Star, to venture into the frozen north and melt the king’s cruel heart with love and the promise of flowers. Wrapped in a swan‑down cloak and carrying seeds of every sweet bloom, Star’s daring journey begins, reminding us that courage and kindness can warm even the coldest realms.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (281K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David Edwards, Josephine Paolucci and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.)
Release date
2010-05-13
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1832–1888
Best known for Little Women, this beloved American writer turned family life, hardship, and independence into stories that still feel warm and real. Her books brought spirited girls and young women to the center of the page in a way readers had not often seen before.
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