The Seven Plaits of Nettles, and other stories

By Edric Vredenburg

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Filled with magic, compassionate young heroes rise past great adversities, find their own strength, and dramatically change their surroundings for the better.

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Children & Young Adult Reading Literature

Released

2020-10-12

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Summary

"The Seven Plaits of Nettles, and other stories" by Edric Vredenburg is a bunch of early 1900s fairy tales that wants to teach kids to be good. Stories show the significance of being kind and brave, and they teach that everything you do has results. The main story is about a young girl called Ellaleen who really loves her town, which is controlled by a selfish king. To fix things, a wise helper tells Ellaleen to create some magical nettle ropes. She experiences difficulties, but after throwing them into the town’s lake, she changes everything, especially the king's attitude. Other stories share this pattern, where young characters use their good qualities to overcome something difficult, providing lessons with a bit of magic.