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The House of the Cats: and Other Tales from Europe

The House of the Cats: and Other Tales from Europe

by Maggie Pearson (Author)

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    Paperback 2014

    $3.45
Synopsis

A stunning collection of folk tales and legends, one from each of the EU member states. Ranging from magical to farcical, tender to terrifying, this selection offers a wide variety of stories you won't have heard before. A fascinating insight into Europe's varied cultures and traditions, and a wonderful read. Delightfully illustrated in paper-cut style by Francesca Greenwood.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 176
 Edition: UK ed.
 Publisher: A&C Black Childrens & Educational
Published: 11 Sep 2014
ISBN 10: 1408180618
ISBN 13: 9781408180617
Children’s book age: 7-9 Years
 Book Overview: A fascinating and magical collection of unusual and little known folk tales, one from each EU member state, stunningly illustrated in paper-cut style by Francesca Greenwood.

Media Reviews
A range of emotions - magical to farcical, tender to terrifying - something to appeal to everyone. A fascinating insight into Europe's varied cultures and traditions, and a wonderful read. Delightfully illustrated in paper-cut style by Francesca Greenwood. * www.parentsintouch.co.uk *
each story is beautifully retold and will bring a whole host of new fairytales to modern readers. * TBK *
An excellent collection of folk tales...retold in simple language and accesible to the good reader from age 10, but also complex enough to appeal to the young adult * School Librarian *
Author Bio
Whilst her three children were growing up, Maggie Pearson held a variety of jobs - including bar maid, librarian and freelance journalist - but she now pursues a career as a highly-successful children's writer. Her first novel, Owl-Light, was shortlisted for the WH Smith Mind-boggling Book Award. She lives mostly in a sixteenth-century cottage in Suffolk with her husband, two cats and a goat, and sometimes in the French Pyrenees. She spent years compiling this extraordinary collection of folk tales as a labour of love. She has also written A Slip in Time and The Eyes of Doctor Dee for the Victorian Flashbacks series, and Is There Anybody There? for the Wired Up series.