Scholastic Classics: African and Caribbean Folktales, Myths and Legends
Scholastic Classics: African and Caribbean Folktales, Myths and Legends

Author: Wendy Shearer

Publisher: Scholastic UK

Published: 2021-09-02

Total Pages: 171

ISBN-13: 0702310700

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Enjoy a rich collection of folktales, myths and legends from all over Africa and the Caribbean, re-told for young readers. From the trickster tales of Anansi the spider, to the story of how the leopard got his spots; from the tale of the king who wanted to touch the moon, to Aunt Misery's magical starfruit tree. This book includes traditional favourites and classic folktales and mythology.

African and Caribbean Folktales, Myths and Legends
African and Caribbean Folktales, Myths and Legends

Author: Wendy Shearer

Publisher:

Published: 2021-09-02

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 9780702306914

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Enjoy a rich collection of folktales, myths and legends from all over Africa and the Caribbean, re-told for young readers. From the trickster tales of Anansi the spider, to the story of how the leopard got his spots; from the tale of the king who wanted to touch the moon, to Aunt Misery's magical starfruit tree. This book includes traditional favourites and classic folktales and mythology.

Scholastic Classics: Scottish Fairy Tales, Myths and Legends
Scholastic Classics: Scottish Fairy Tales, Myths and Legends

Author: Mairi Kidd

Publisher: Scholastic UK

Published: 2020-09-03

Total Pages: 147

ISBN-13: 0702304972

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A complete collection of Scottish fairy tales, myths and legends, bound in a beautiful new edition. From the mysterious cat-faced lady whose magic allows a servant girl to attend a prince's ball, to the princess who meets an enchanted frog; from ogres and hooded crows, to faery bagpipers and shape-shifting monsters... This book includes traditional favourites that readers will love to spot, alongside classic myths and legends from Scottish heritage.

The Caribbean Story Finder
The Caribbean Story Finder

Author: Sharon Barcan Elswit

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2017-11-02

Total Pages: 317

ISBN-13: 1476663041

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The Caribbean islands have a vibrant oral folklore. In Jamaica, the clever spider Anansi, who outsmarts stronger animals, is a symbol of triumph by the weak over the powerful. The fables of the foolish Juan Bobo, who tries to bring milk home in a burlap bag, illustrate facets of traditional Puerto Rican life. Conflict over status, identity and power is a recurring theme--in a story from Trinidad, a young bull, raised by his mother in secret, challenges his tyrannical father who has killed all the other males in the herd. One in a series of folklore reference guides by the author, this volume shares summaries of 438 tales--some in danger of disappearing--retold in English and Creole from West African, European, and slave indigenous cultures in 24 countries and territories. Tales are grouped in themed sections with a detailed subject index and extensive links to online sources.

Stories From Around the World
Stories From Around the World

Author: Emma Adams

Publisher:

Published: 2020-01-02

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 9781407196466

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A complete collection of beloved tales, myths and legends from around the world, bound into a beautiful new edition. Whether you're ready to sail the high seaswith Sinbad the Sailor, or fightalongside brave warrior Hua Mulan, you're guaranteed to find all of your favourite legends right here. And no matter how the story starts, you'll always find your happy ending. Including: Aladdin, Sinbad the Sailor, Hua Mulanand many more.

One Wish
One Wish

Author: Michelle Harrison

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2014-06-05

Total Pages: 302

ISBN-13: 1471121666

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Having the ability to see fairies means that Tanya Fairchild's life has never been easy. After all, real fairies are nothing like the ones in books; ones that grant wishes or leave money for teeth. Real fairies don't like to be talked about, and they cast spells if Tanya steps out of line. The most she's ever received in exchange for one of her teeth is a chewed up toffee. Of course, it would help if Tanya knew someone - anyone - else who could see them, too . . . When Tanya meets Ratty, she finds not only that can he see fairies, but that he has a fairy friend, Turpin. Turpin is rude and spiteful, but funny and loyal too. When Ratty goes missing, Tanya discovers her new friend has another extraordinary ability; an ability that has the potential to destroy them both . . .

Scholastic Classics: Irish Fairy Tales, Myths and Legends
Scholastic Classics: Irish Fairy Tales, Myths and Legends

Author: Kieran Fanning

Publisher:

Published: 2020-03-05

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 9780702300165

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A complete collection of much loved Irish fairy tales, myths and legends, bound into a beautiful new edition. Enjoy the rich mythical history of Ireland from the arrival of the Tuatha De Danann on the island and their great battles with the Fomorians right up to the modern day fairytales of Irish storytelling. Including the Ulster Cycle, and the Fenian Cycle, the book features heroes such as Cuchulainn and Fionn Mac Cumhaill, and many traditional favourites such as The Children of Lir.

African Myths & Tales
African Myths & Tales

Author:

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2020-07-07

Total Pages: 561

ISBN-13: 1839643102

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Africa south of the Sahara is a land of wide-ranging traditions and varying cultures. Despite the diversity and the lack of early written records, the continent possesses a rich body of folk tales and legends that have been passed down through the strong custom of storytelling and which often share similar elements, characters and ideas between peoples. So this collection offers a hefty selection of legends and tales – stories of the gods, creation and origins, trickster exploits, animal fables and stories which entertain and edify – from ‘Obatala Creates Mankind’, from the Yoruba people of west Africa, to ‘The Girl Of The Early Race, Who Made Stars’, from the San people of southern Africa, all collected in a gorgeous gold-foiled and embossed hardback to treasure.

Scholastic Classics: Irish Fairy Tales, Myths and Legends
Scholastic Classics: Irish Fairy Tales, Myths and Legends

Author: Kieran Fanning

Publisher: Scholastic UK

Published: 2020-03-05

Total Pages: 141

ISBN-13: 0702304158

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A complete collection of much loved Irish fairy tales, myths and legends, bound into a beautiful new edition. Enjoy the rich mythical history of Ireland from the arrival of the Tuatha De Danann on the island and their great battles with the Fomorians right up to the modern day fairytales of Irish storytelling. Including the Ulster Cycle, and the Fenian Cycle, the book features heroes such as Cuchulainn and Fionn Mac Cumhaill, and many traditional favourites such as The Children of Lir.

Noah Barleywater Runs Away
Noah Barleywater Runs Away

Author: John Boyne

Publisher: Penguin Group

Published: 2011-05-10

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 0385675984

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Eight-year-old Noah's problems seem easier to deal with if he doesn't think about them. So he runs away, taking an untrodden path through the forest. Before long, he comes across a shop. But this is no ordinary shop: it's a toyshop, full of the most amazing toys, and brimming with the most wonderful magic. And here Noah meets a very unusual toymaker. The toymaker has a story to tell, and it's a story of adventure and wonder and broken promises. He takes Noah on a journey. A journey that will change his life.