The Little Lame Prince
by Margaret Waters and Dinah Craik
- First published
- 1909
- Reading level
- Plain English
- Price
- Free
About the book
"The Little Lame Prince" by Margaret Waters and Dinah Maria Mulock Craik is a children's story first published in 1875. Prince Dolor, paralyzed from a childhood accident, is exiled to a desolate tower where he lives isolated from the world. A fairy godmother gifts him a magical traveling cloak that allows him to soar beyond his prison and witness life from above. Through his aerial adventures, the prince develops wisdom and empathy that will shape his future as a ruler.
- Fairy tales
- Princes
- People with disabilities
Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #24053. The Little Lame Prince on Wikipedia.
