This is the original and unabridged English text of this favourite from Hans Christian Andersen, the Danish master story teller.

* The text have been lovingly reviewed, spelling has been modernised
but otherwise left as it is in the original translation from the Danish.
* We've added illustrations, and
* A Table of Contents to make it easy for you to find your favourite parts of the story.

The Ugly Duckling soon learns that he is uglier then his
brothers and sisters. He runs away, visiting many on his travels, but
in no places does he find a home. After enduring a harsh winter alone,
he emerges to find himself transformed, loved and beautiful.