The Emperor's New Clothes and Other Stories brings together more of Geoffrey Thomas's short stories, each brimming with the bigheartedness, warmth, and homespun humor that he is known for. From historic Europe to the Asian continent, Geoffrey Thomas introduces a series of curious characters in his mesmerizing collection based on Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tales: a golden swan flies around the world; an old poet has a mysterious visitor; an Emperor is fooled by his ambition. Recommended for ages 9 to 12 years.