The original story behind Disney's classic — and make no mistake, this is not a children's book.
Felix Salten's 1929 novel, illustrated by Kurt Wiese, is the source material for the beloved film, but the resemblance mostly ends at the title. There's no Thumper, no marriage, no gentle forest friends, and no happy ending — this is a somber, literary coming-of-age story about survival, loss, and the brutality of the natural world, written for adult and young adult readers. A previous owner's ink dedication on the flyleaf adds a personal layer to this nearly century-old copy.
A meaningful gift for a literary collector, a classic fiction enthusiast, or anyone curious about the real, unsentimental story behind the Disney version.
Author: Felix Salten | Illustrations: Kurt Wiese
Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap, New York | Copyright: 1929
Format: Hardcover, 293 pages
Dimensions: 5.25" × 7.5"
Condition: Vintage / Used — Good. Pages are heavily tanned, ink dedication on the flyleaf, original dust jacket Good Plus with small tears at the upper edge and corners
