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The Blue Stone

Richard Kennedy

Ages 7–11

104 pages · Released 1976

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A note for parents

The Blue Stone is a gentle fairy tale about a farmer and his wife who must learn wisdom and restraint when they acquire a magical stone. The story emphasizes careful use of power and the dangers of greed or thoughtlessness, making it a morality tale with clear positive values. While there is mild tension around the consequences of misusing the stone's power, the tone remains whimsical and age-appropriate for early elementary readers.

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A blue stone which seems to have fallen from heaven causes a farmer and his wife problems until they learn how to carefully use its power. A blue stone which seems to have fallen from heaven causes a farmer and his wife problems until they learn how to carefully use its power.

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  • Juvenile Fiction
  • Fairy tales

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ISBN 9780823402830 · Holiday House

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