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Word: henstra (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1960-1969
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SCHOOL FOR SILLIES, by Jay Williams, illustrated by Friso Henstra (Parents' Magazine Press; $3.95). A graceful parody of the classic fairy tale in which a poor, bright boy outwits a king to win the hand of a princess. This time, the young suitor creates a school for fools and cleverly enrolls the king...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Time Listings: Dec. 5, 1969 | 12/5/1969 | See Source »

...PRACTICAL PRINCESS, by Jay Williams, illustrated by Friso Henstra (Parents' Magazine Press; $3.95). A princess named Bedelia manages to slay a dragon by using a little common sense-and a lot of gunpowder. She also escapes from a prison tower and marries a handsome prince, all because she is practical. A humorous twist on the standard fairy tale with slightly baroque illustrations...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Time Listings: Jun. 13, 1969 | 6/13/1969 | See Source »

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