Birdwing.Birdwing Birdwings are large, tropical papilionid butterflies native to mainland and archipelagic Southeast Asia and Australasia (with one Indian species), and are usually regarded as belonging to three genera: Ornithoptera, Trogonoptera and Troides by Rafe Martin, Scholastic, $16.99 An unfamiliar Grimm's fairy tale fairy tale Simple narrative typically of folk origin dealing with supernatural beings. Fairy tales may be written or told for the amusement of children or may have a more sophisticated narrative containing supernatural or obviously improbable events, scenes, and personages comes to life in the story of Ardwin, the youngest of six brothers turned into swans. When the spell is broken on Ardwin, one wing remains, leaving the young prince to struggle between the human and animal worlds. Never expecting to find love, he must decide whether his wing is a blessing or a curse. His journey will keep you totally enchanted en·chant tr.v. en·chant·ed, en·chant·ing, en·chants 1. To cast a spell over; bewitch. 2. To attract and delight; entrance. See Synonyms at charm. right up to the surprising end. |
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