What Happened to the Thistle

Series: Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales. Second

Hans Christian Andersen

The story revolves around a young girl who lives with her mother and stepfather on a remote island. The family's only source of income is the thistle that grows in their garden, which they sell to make a living. However, one day, a severe storm hits the island, destroying the thistle and leaving the family without any means of support. The girl's stepfather abandons her and her mother, who dies soon after from grief and poverty. The girl is left alone and struggles to survive on the island. She... AI Generated Content

~1845 CE

Available in: English