I always adored The Steadfast (or Constant) Tin Soldier. Since I saw many different adaptions of this story, I wanted to read the original piece and get a grasp on the themes made by Hans Christian Anderson. It is by far my favourite made by him, and I adore it! The story addresses an amazing theme and has beautiful imagery. Five out of five stars! ( )

Den ståndaktige tennsoldaten är en konstsaga av den danske författaren H.C. Andersen från 1838. Sagan handlar om en enbent tennsoldat som blir kär i en pappers-balettdansös. Efter ett par riskfyllda äventyr slutar sagan med att tennsoldaten och pappersdansösen faller in i en brinnande kakelugn.

For a freebie from itunes, this was beautifully done, however the story, itself, was just awful. Don't read it to kids if your looking for a happily-ever-after type tale or if they cry when characters die. ( )

The Brave Tin Soldier
Bryan O'Keeffe

I had read this story as a child and still loved this book and story. This is a classic and will never get old or become a bad story. The thing I really enjoyed most was the plot in this story. The story was written in a classical historical feel. The story did not feel like it was written in the last several decades. I really liked how the story did not include that many illustrations. Usually I would feel opposite about this book but I think because the book was written so long ago that less was more. This left it up to the reader to really imagine the story in their head I did enjoy the 5 illustrations that were included in the book. They were only of several colors and looked to be of pen and paper as well, which gave the book an even more authentic historical feel. I would recommend this book to all who are looking for a classic book to read.

"in the shape of a small tin heart"
*howls in grief*
How could you do this to me, Hans Christian Anderson? HOW? ( )