A collection of wonderful fairy tales which tell stories in the imaginary kingdom of the Lady Dora and the Knight King. "What the boy needs is a quest" decides the wise Lady Dora when her son has made a grave error. And a quest is just what can be found in these tales, between a knight giving chase to a magical stag, a giant who won’t stop throwing things, a fool who must seek his fortune, and the talking beast that despises him. There are noble heroes as well as silly ones, and heroines that are as brave as they are good.

There are secrets in ancient woods, dragons in the mountains, and babies with large, knowing eyes. And, of course, a little red mushroom that is a little too full of itself. This book is a delightful romp to the time when wishes were granted and there was always some magic in the air. Some stories are playful, others are grave, but all of them rejoice in the abundance of grace that comes from good conquering evil and the deepest Love washing over all. They provide a source of delight for all ages, adults and children.

“These delightful stories are a great surprise, and will go a very long way toward restoring the true enchantment of faerie. They are so deftly crafted, so rich in whimsical humor, fresh imagination, and an underlying wisdom, that readers may well marvel.” 
—Michael D. O’Brien, author of Fr. Elijah

“In these sprightly fairy tales, readers join the author on a rollicking exploration of a hitherto unknown kingdom within the vast realm of Faerie. An intelligent golden worm, houses of cheese and bread, intrepid dragon trappers, brave royal children―what we have here, is a very special tonic for any reader who needs relief from the malaise of the modern world. Fitzpatrick's quirky brand of humor mixed with generous doses of joy and bracing twists of adventure, should be dispensed at bedtime, or any other time of day, to readers of all ages.”
—E.P. Cowley, author of Tales from Wakken Wood

“Grace Fitzpatrick’s fairytales will appeal to grown-ups as much as to children. Witty, wise, and strangely compelling, these stories are steeped in folk-tale tradition, but manage to be startlingly fresh at the same time. There are morals to be had within these pages, but the author is deft enough, and funny enough, for her timeless messages not to be heavy handed. Perfect for children’s bedtime stories. And perfect for grown-ups who may like a little classy comfort reading when they can’t sleep.”
—Sally Read, author of the children’s book Bell and the Joyful Mysteries

“A genre of literature which needs to be revived is the fairy tale. Fairy tales enrich our imaginations and speak to childlike areas of our hearts, no matter our age. In this collection, Grace Fitzpatrick offers stories that are beautifully told and refreshingly new, yet resonate with themes and elements as old as mankind. Ideal for bedtimes, teatimes, and times around the fire, these stories will delight children, grandchildren, and those who wish to be like them. Order several copies – you’ll want them for gifts.”
—Roger Thomas, author of the Chronicles of Caol

“In The Stag with the Crystal Horns, Grace Fitzpatrick has put together a collection of fairy tales that are simultaneously familiar and fresh, like being able to read The Brothers Grimm or Charles Perrault again for the first time, but in a voice that speaks with modern tones. The stories are both timeless and ageless, equally suitable for reading aloud to your children or for finding a moment of quiet joy to yourself.”
—Karen Ullo, award-winning author of Cinder Allia and To Crown with Liberty

“Firmly situated in the best tradition of Faerie, the stories in this collection are full of Truth: true courage, true kindness and compassion, true sorrow, and faith in the truth of magic and mystery. Weaving together familiar fairy-tale figures and delightfully unexpected characters and situations, these humorous, enchanting, and wise tales will reward readers of all ages with echoes of beloved stories and fresh surprises.”
—Laura Eidt, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Modern Languages, University of Dallas

“Shades of Ovid, Malory, Cervantes, Shakespeare, Anderson, Chesterton, Alcott, Burnett, E. Nesbit, and more—interlaced with a wit all the author’s own—glimmer playfully through the lines of Grace Fitzpatrick’s unique collection of tales. These stories make it clear that Fitzpatrick knows firsthand, not only the insatiable childlike appetite for story and delight, but also just what to do about it.” 
—Katy Carl, editor of Word on Fire Luminor; author, As Earth Without Water and Fragile Objects

“The Stag with the Crystal Horns is the work of a true mythmaker. Grace Fitzpatrick has produced a tremendous volume of inventive stories, full of affection for the magic of creation, with illustrations reminiscent of Pogany and Dulac. The characters appear in every shape and size and species, and their journeys read us just as much as we read them. A splendid romp in the world of Faërie.”
—Andrew Tolkmith, Assistant Literary Editor at Word on Fire 

“Drawing on the fairy-tale tradition that includes Hans Christian Andersen, the Brothers Grimm, Charles Perrault, and George Macdonald,  Grace Fitzpatrick’s The Stag with the Crystal Horns envisions a world of wonder, enchantment, discouragement, and danger. Her characters discover the uses of magic — a golden worm that brings good fortune, bubbles blown through a reed dipped into a scallop shell, a transformative bottle of  “secret beer” — but more than that, they discover the  possibility and peril of their own fallen human condition. Told with tenderness and down-to-earth wit, these tales will delight a new generation of children.” 
—Sally Thomas, author of The Blackbird and Other Stories

“Opening Fitzpatrick's collection of fairy tales is like discovering a long-lost companion to the beloved tales of yesterday, yet they are fresh and original for a new generation of children.  I enjoyed these so much and look forward to sharing them with my grandchildren!”
—Cheri Blomquist, author of Before Austen Comes Aesop