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The Little Match Girl is a short story by Danish poet and author Hans Christian Andersen. The story, about a dying child's dreams and hope, was first published in 1845. It has been adapted to various media, including an animated short film, a television musical, and an animated virtual reality story called "Allumette".
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"The Little Match Girl" (Danish: Den Lille Pige med Svovlstikkerne, meaning "The little girl with the matchsticks") is a literary fairy tale by Danish poet and author Hans Christian Andersen. The story, about a dying child's dreams and hope, was first published in 1845.
Sep 21, 1987 · This book offers an early 20th Century version of Hans Christian Anderson's timeless story, THE LITTLE MATCH GIRL. If you know the story, you understand where it's heading; however, the wonderful illustrations by award-winning artist, Jerry Pinkney, bring this story to life.
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Jan 29, 2020 · The Little Match Girl by Hans Christian Andersen It was terribly cold and nearly dark on the last evening of the old year, and the snow was falling fast. In the cold and darkness, a poor little girl with bare head and naked feet, roamed through the streets.
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Sep 24, 2001 · The Little Match Girl Paperback – Picture Book, September 24, 2001 by Hans Christian Andersen (Author), Rachel Isadora (Illustrator) 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 383 ratings
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Jan 1, 2003 · This is the story of a little girl who *literally* freezes to death on the street. She is alone, because she can't go home, because her father will beat her. Her only comfort comes from the hallucinations she has as she's dying.
- Hans Christian Andersen
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Dec 19, 2018 · ‘The Little Match Girl’ is one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most famous fairy tales for children. It is also one of his shortest, running to just a few pages.
