The Little Lame Prince and His Travelling Cloak
by Dinah Craik
- Reading level
- Plain English
- Price
- Free
About the book
"The Little Lame Prince and His Travelling Cloak" by Dinah Maria Mulock Craik is a children's story published in 1875. Prince Dolor, paralyzed from a childhood accident, is secretly exiled to a lonely tower in a desolate wasteland. There, his fairy godmother gifts him a magical traveling cloak that allows him to soar above the world and witness its wonders—though never to touch them. Through these airborne adventures, the isolated prince discovers imagination, develops profound empathy, and learns wisdom that will shape his destiny.
- Fantasy fiction
- Conduct of life
- Children
- Adventure stories
- Voyages and travels
- Princes
Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #45975. The Little Lame Prince and His Travelling Cloak on Wikipedia.
