The Boggarts of Britain (Hardcover)

This is a collection of stories about Boggarts, a lesser known magical people who love singing, dancing and fun. Such exuberance often leads Boggarts into the mischief that gets them their bad name among people. Mills sets out to redeem the reputation of the Boggarts in these four modern folk tales. In 'Boggart Hole Clough', a man who refuses to believe in Boggarts builds a house on enchanted land and soon gets more than he bargained for. As Boggart activity increases, he gets more and more worked up, Basil Fawlty-style, and the story reaches a wonderfully witty conclusion. In 'Boggart Farm' a mysterious bundle of rags hangs form the kitchen door, with a fascinating story behind it; 'Bogart Rescue' is about a little Boggart boy who saves a mighty Duke; and 'Boggarts Underground' sees Thomas, a man almost as keen on merrymaking as the Boggarts, join their revels for a night. The understated humour in the stories makes them all the more enjoyable. Boggarts of Britain is ideal for those with an interest in 'ghoulies and ghaisties', and the large type makes it accessible to younger children. (Kirkus UK)

Stories have been told about the little people for hundreds of years and they appear in many forms. Fairies are either good or wicked. Imps are mischievous. Elves are cheeky and Pixies love to mislead travellers. Although not so well known as these tribes, Boggarts do crop up in such stories as 'Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban' but this book greatly expands their role in literature and shows the mischievous ways of these small creatures who, in spite of their reputation, are neither spiteful nor dangerous but just like having fun. Ages 5 - 10 years.

General

Imprint:	Oldcastle Books Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	October 2000
First published:	October 2000
Authors:	Frank Mills
Dimensions:	198 x 129 x 12mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Trade binding
Pages:	128
ISBN-13:	978-1-84243-005-7
Categories:	Books > Children's & Educational > Geography & environment > Geography > Human geography / peoples of the world > General Books > Children's Fiction & Fun Promotions
LSN:	1-84243-005-X
Barcode:	9781842430057

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