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This book contains two stories set in the Arctic. In the first one,
a man outwits a giant to escape being eaten. In the second story, a
woman and a polar bear learn to respect one another and work
together. Part of the Bug Club reading series used in over 3500
schools Helps your child develop reading fluency and confidence
Suitable for children age 7-8 (Year 3) Book band: Brown A Phonics
phase: N/A
Sinbad the Sailor relates one of his many adventures. This one
involves a desert island, a super-sized bird, some diamonds and an
elephant graveyard! Part of the Bug Club reading series used in
over 3500 schools Helps your child develop reading fluency and
confidence Suitable for children age 6-7 (Year 2) Book band: White
B Phonics phase: 6
From mermaids to dragons, 16 ancient Celtic fairy tales retold with
their histories The Celtic cultures of the British Isles –
Ireland, Scotland and Wales – have produced some of the richest
traditional tales in Europe. Three words best sum up their themes
and flavour: adventure, enchantment and romance. In this
book, Rosalind Kerven has revived the best Celtic fairy tales for a
new generation. The stories are sourced from old folk tale
collections from all three regions, alongside selected medieval
Welsh and Irish texts. Visit mysterious Otherworlds inside
the hills and below the sea – including a land where only the
truth is ever spoken Meet iconic characters such as the first great
Welsh poet, Taliesin, and the mighty Irish hero, Fionn mac Cumhaill
Cheer on bold Scots lasses such as Mallie Whuppy, as she outwits a
fearsome giant, and Kate Crackernuts, who rescues a prince from
bewitchment Encounter witches, fairies, a bogle, talking animals
and strange underwater beings Each story is retold from the
medieval texts and oral storytelling traditions of Ireland,
Scotland and Wales, with fascinating background notes and a long
list of sources and further reading included. The background notes
feature a list of source material, analyses of themes, and examples
of similar legends from all over Europe.
Enter a world in which magic exists, hope wins and every woman's
heart is alive with courage!This global feast of ancient tales
features valiant women overcoming every kind of obstacle and danger
to fulfil their destinies. Travel through Africa, Asia, Europe, the
Middle East, North America and the Pacific. Shudder, cheer and
laugh out loud as the heroines deal with trolls, faeries, dragons
and ghosts; admire their knowledge, wit and cunning; marvel at
shapeshifting and other manifestations of the supernatural.A rich
collection of fairy tales, beautifully illustrated throughout with
Joe McClaren woodcuts, this book is stitched together like a series
of Scheherazade stories. It is story-telling at its best, pitch
perfect fairy tales of fearless women for readers everywhere.
Sinbad the Sailor relates one of his many adventures. This one
involves ship-stealing monkeys, a man-eating ogre and the rather
selfish Old Man of the Sea! Part of the Bug Club reading series
used in over 3500 schools Helps your child develop reading fluency
and confidence Suitable for children age 6-7 (Year 2) Book band:
White A Phonics phase: 6
12 classic English fairy tales and their history, from tales of
dragons to Robin Hood. Folk tales and legends are an intrinsic part
of English national culture. In his book, Rosalind Kerven has
revived the best English fairy tales for a new generation. These
are stories of giants, dragons, fairies and Arthurian Romance.
Together, they form a perfect introduction to the different types
of traditional stories and their place in English oral and written
heritage. Each tale is linked with a specific place or county in
England: 'The Dragon Castle' from Northumberland, 'The Girl
Snatched By Fairies' from County Durham, 'The Princess and the
Fool' from Kent and 'The Dark Moon' from Lincolnshire. The book
also includes notes on each story: the history and where it came
from, its development and short summaries of many related or
similar stories.
The definitive book of stories from Arthurian legend. Delve into
the enchanted world of Arthurian legends where you will meet the
Knights of the Round Table, Wizard Merlin, King Arthur and Queen
Guinevere. With plots full of romance, adventure and enchantment,
these fascinating ancient tales have been revived by the author to
reflect their origins in oral history and will appeal to a whole
new generation of readers. Stories include Elaine Who Loved Sir
Lancelot, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Tristan and Isolde and
The Enchantment of Merlin, many of which have recently been adapted
in modern cinema and remain a fascination within contemporary
culture. The book also features detailed notes on each story and
mentions specific places in Britain with Arthurian links, including
properties such as Tintagel. Beautifully illustrated with images
inspired by Arthurian legend by Arthur Rackham and others.
Faeries, elves, goblins, leprechauns, brownies, spriggans and many
other supernatural beings leap vividly off the page in this
collection of 25 haunting stories and folklore from the rich
narrative heritage of Britain and Ireland, including authentic
historical material dating from Anglo-Saxon times, the early Middle
Ages and the 17th Century. Marvel over ancient spells to summon
faeries to your house, tremble at the shapeshifting powers of
dangerous faery queens, lose yourself amongst the illusions of
Faeryland and learn how to protect family members from the terrors
of faery abduction. Interspersed with facts on faery folklore,
these tales cover faery morals, elvish misdemeanours, the spells
cast by goblins and the sightings of the creatures, as well as
their dealings with mortals. With charming illustrations from
favourite illustrators throughout, including Arthur Rackham, this
book reminds us of the enduring appeal of folklore and mystery for
all generations.
Where is Fairyland? How can you find it? Why are some fairies
dangerous? Where do they hide their treasure? Fizzing with fairy
facts and traditional tales, Rosalind Kerven's guidebook examines
every facet of fairies and the shapes they take: from Little People
to Pixies, from Leprechauns to Sprites. The fairies, caught on the
page by illustrator Wayne Anderson, will bewitch you into their
magical, mischievous world. Enter if you dare!
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