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Aug 30, 2019

Our final fairy tale from New Zealand is a story about two different types of fairies playing in the Bush in New Zealand. It doesn't get much better than that.

From: Piccaninnies

Author: Isabel Maud Peacocke

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Aug 28, 2019

'Fairy Tenderheart' only wants to see an end to war and finds help in The Oldest Fairy and a magic flower.

From: Wonderwings and other Fairy Stories

Author: Edith Howes

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Aug 26, 2019

'Christmas Tree' is the story about how fashion came to the Piccaninnies in New Zealand and has nothing at all to do with Christmas.

From: Piccaninnies

Author: Isabel Maud Peacocke

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Aug 23, 2019

'Catskin' is a version of the Cinderella story, and what is missing with the evil stepmother and sisters is more than made up with a cook who constantly calls Catskin "you dirty, impudent slut!"

From: English Fairy Tales

Author: Flora Annie Steel

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Aug 21, 2019

'How Jack Went to Seek His Fortune' is a fun version of 'The Bremen Town Musicians' and an excellent foil to the American idea of the solitary Hero's Journey. Jack can't get his fortune without the animal friends he meets along the way.

From: English Fairy Tales

Author: Joseph Jacobs

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