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'Children's adventure-fantasy story about the redemption of a brave but foolish king. Through example and the innocent affection of a child he is taught that the power of love is greater than the power of the sword.' (Publication summary)
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The author indicates that this work was intended as a picture book for adults rather than children. It was written from the USA for a then 27 year old friend in Australia, and later illustrated by the author to please herself.
Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of
Works about this Work
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[Review] The King's Decree
1992
single work
review
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books for Children , November vol. 7 no. 5 1992; (p. 30)
— Review of The King's Decree 1991 single work picture book -
[Review] The King's Decree
1992
single work
review
— Appears in: Reading Time : The Journal of the Children's Book Council of Australia , vol. 36 no. 2 1992; (p. 14)
— Review of The King's Decree 1991 single work picture book
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[Review] The King's Decree
1992
single work
review
— Appears in: Reading Time : The Journal of the Children's Book Council of Australia , vol. 36 no. 2 1992; (p. 14)
— Review of The King's Decree 1991 single work picture book -
[Review] The King's Decree
1992
single work
review
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books for Children , November vol. 7 no. 5 1992; (p. 30)
— Review of The King's Decree 1991 single work picture book
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