The Nightingale That Shrieked and Other Tales

by KevinCrossley-Holland (Author)

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  Paperback
  2002

  $4.60

  This collection features tales from Europe, Africa, and the Near and Middle East. There are familiar favourites, such as The Pied Piper of Hamelin and The Forty Thieves , which mingle with the surprising, such as Trousers Mehmet and The Deadman's Nightcap . Together they celebrate the many customs and beliefs in our world. Reading stories drawn from a variety of cultures and traditions, together with myths and legends, is required for the National Curriculum Key Stage 2.