Brer Rabbit and the Well (Leapfrog World Tales)

Brer Rabbit and the Well (Leapfrog World Tales)

by Mike Phillips (Illustrator), Malachy Doyle (Author)

Synopsis

In this tale from North America Brer Rabbit is up to no good. He sneaks off for a nap while Bear and Fox are busy working but ends up down a well! How will he get out? Leapfrog World Tales are exciting stories from around the world told in fewer than 180 words, suitable for children who are starting to read independently. The series introduces readers to stories from other cultures and encourages them to find where the story comes from on a map.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 32
Publisher: Franklin Watts
Published: 10 Mar 2011

ISBN 10: 0749694238
ISBN 13: 9780749694234
Children’s book age: 5-7 Years
Book Overview: Brightly illustrated stories from different cultures simply retold in under 180 words, perfect for newly independent readers.

Author Bio
Malachy Doyle was born in Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland in 1954, and was named after a local saint. After obtaining an honours degree in Psychology Malachy taught, and worked in advertising before moving to a smallholding in Wales. It was in Wales that Malachy first began to write and his first short story, Georgie Boy, won a prize in Ireland. He has since expanded upon this story and Georgie, his first young adult novel was published in 2001. Malachy also writes for younger readers, and often draws upon the fairy and folk tales of his childhood for inspiration. For Orchard Books Malachy has written Ugly Great Giant has been described as A thrilling story of triumph over the ugliest, meanest giant ever! The Children's Bookshow.