""Is It True? Tales Curious and Wonderful"" is a collection of short stories written by Dinah Maria Mulock Craik and originally published in 1872. The book contains a total of 16 stories, each one exploring a different theme or concept. The tales are a mix of fantasy, folklore, and morality stories, and are aimed primarily at children and young adults.Some of the stories in the book include ""The Fairy Book"", which tells the story of a young boy who is granted three wishes by a fairy; ""The Little Lame Prince"", which follows the adventures of a young prince who is born with a physical disability; and ""The Brownie of Bodsbeck"", which is a Scottish folktale about a mischievous brownie who causes havoc in a small village.Throughout the book, Craik weaves in themes of morality, kindness, and the importance of doing what is right. The stories are written in a simple, accessible style, making them easy for younger readers to understand and enjoy.Overall, ""Is It True? Tales Curious and Wonderful"" is a charming collection of stories that will delight readers of all ages with its whimsical tales and timeless themes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.