Nathaniel Hawthorne
Nathaniel Hawthorne was a famous 19th century American writer of novels and short stories. The stories that appear here come from his book 'A Wonder Book for Boys and Girls', in which he re-wrote classic Greek mythology for children.
The Miraculous Pitcher
An elderly couple are kind to two strangers and magic results!
The Golden Touch of King Midas
A greedy King makes a wish that everything he touches will turn to gold.