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TALES FROM THE OLD WORLD
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| By: |
Kevin Crossley-Holland |
| Format: |
Paperback |
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£4.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
1858817943 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781858817941 |
| Publisher: |
HACHETTE CHILDREN'S GROUP |
| Pub. date: |
1 February, 2000 |
| Pages: |
112 |
| Description: |
First published in 1991by BBC Educational, this collection of ten tales are retold with all the magic, poetry and earthy humour characteristic of Kevin Crossley-Holland, and give a glimpse of the wonderful range of folk lore to be found throughout Europe. Suitable for 8-12 year olds. |
| Synopsis: |
Ten tales that sweep ancient Europe, from Iceland to England and from Greece to Denmark, giving a taste of the myth and folk-tale of them all. This book is bursting with fantastic retellings of old favourites such as 'The Pied Piper of Hamelin' and 'Arthur the King'. It is alive with grippingly told, unfamiliar stories such as 'Godfather Death' and 'The Lady of Stavoren'. There's a tale in here to thrill, delight or chill every reader. |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Orion Children's Books (an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd ) |
| Returns: |
Non-returnable |