The Wonder Clock

Howard Pyle (1853-1911) was a popular writer and illustrator, know for creating a very distinct style that lead to an entire movement in illustration. Most noted for his fairy tales, Pyle predominately wrote and illustrated children's literature, though has always had a devoted following from adults alike. In "The Wonder Clock" Pyle gives us twenty-four stories for twenty-four hours in a day. The range of tales here is vast as we meet a colorful cast of characters—princes, ogres, ravens, and wit