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The Magic Lands: Folk Tales of Britain and Ireland

The Magic Lands: Folk Tales of Britain and Ireland

by KevinCrossley-Holland (Author)

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    Paperback 2006

    $3.60
Synopsis

A magnificent book of 55 folk, fairy and ghost stories from all over Britain and Ireland. Taken from original sources and then brilliantly retold in a fresh and modern way, this is the most comprehensive and authoritative collection written in the last twenty years. A handsome trade paperback with notes and sources. Each story has a beautiful opening illustration by Emma Chichester Clark, a major illustrator. First published by Orchard Books as BRITISH FOLK TALES, it attracted rave reviews: 'outstanding' Naomi Lewis in The Observer 'a sourcebook of folklore no home with children should be without' The Independent

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 352
 Edition: New edition
 Publisher: Orion Children's Books
Published: 20 Jul 2006
ISBN 10: 1842555146
ISBN 13: 9781842555149
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years
 Book Overview: Reissue of a much-praised classic, first published as British Folk Tales. The most comprehensive collection on the market. Beautiful package.

Author Bio
Kevin Crossley-Holland is the author of the much acclaimed Arthur trilogy, now sold in 23 languages. He won the Guardian Children's Book Award in 2001 for THE SEEING STONE and the Carnegie Medal in l985 for STORM. His many notable books for adults and children include poetry, classic retellings and anthologies. He has written and presented many BBC radio programmes and is a frequent speaker at schools and libraries. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature.