An Illustrated Treasury of Scottish Folk and Fairy Tales
Title | An Illustrated Treasury of Scottish Folk and Fairy Tales PDF eBook |
Author | Theresa Breslin |
Publisher | Illustrated Scottish Treasuries |
Pages | 157 |
Release | 2012 |
Genre | Children's stories, Scottish |
ISBN | 9780863159077 |
Slithering stoorworms, mischievous brownies, fierce kelpies and magical selkies are exquisitely brought to life for children in Theresa Breslin's enchanting tales and Kate Leiper's otherwordly illustrations.
An Illustrated Treasury of Scottish Folk and Fairy Tales
Title | An Illustrated Treasury of Scottish Folk and Fairy Tales PDF eBook |
Author | Theresa Breslin |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2016 |
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An Illustrated Treasury of Scottish Mythical Creatures
Title | An Illustrated Treasury of Scottish Mythical Creatures PDF eBook |
Author | Theresa Breslin |
Publisher | Illustrated Scottish Treasuries |
Pages | 192 |
Release | 2015 |
Genre | Animals, Mythical |
ISBN | 9781782501954 |
"Mysterious selkies, bad-tempered giants, devious fairies, and even Loch Ness's most famous resident--these are the mythical beasts of Scottish folklore. In the ... companion volume to ... An Illustrated Treasury of Scottish Folk and Fairy Tales, ... Breslin brings together a ... collection of tales from across Scotland"--Amazon.com.
Scottish Folk and Fairy Tales from Burns to Buchan
Title | Scottish Folk and Fairy Tales from Burns to Buchan PDF eBook |
Author | Gordon Jarvie |
Publisher | Penguin UK |
Pages | 256 |
Release | 2008-10-02 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 0141900202 |
Mystery and excitement abound in this lively collection of fairy tales, folklore and legends, which celebrate Scotland's enormously rich oral tradition and offers a carefully chosen combination of old favourites such as Tam Lin, Thomas Rymer and Adam Bell, as well as more modern stories by master story-tellers like Andrew Lang, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and John Buchan.
An Illustrated Treasury of Scottish Castle Legends
Title | An Illustrated Treasury of Scottish Castle Legends PDF eBook |
Author | Theresa Breslin |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2019 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 9781782505952 |
Dark dragons, ghostly bagpipers, rude goblins and sly wizards - discover the legends that dwell within the ancient castles of Scotland. This highly anticipated book is the latest volume of much-loved Scottish tale treasuries by Carnegie-award-winning children's author Theresa Breslin and Kate Greenaway Medal-longlisted artist Kate Leiper. Explore secret passages beneath Edinburgh Castle, search for the mysterious monster of Glamis, capture the faery flag of Dunvegan, joust with knights at Stirling Castle and swim with the selkie of Eilean Donan in this sumptuous collection of tales from iconic Scottish castles. Read much-cherished and little-known legends, each illuminating the character and history of its castle, all brilliantly retold and beautifully illustrated to amuse, thrill and enchant. A wonderful gift, this is a stunning book to be treasured for a lifetime, bringing history, place and story alive for children, parents and grandparents alike.
Thumbelina
Title | Thumbelina PDF eBook |
Author | Hans Christian Andersen |
Publisher | Scandinavia Publishing House |
Pages | 26 |
Release | 2015-01-26 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 877132691X |
Thirty of Hans Christian Andersen's most cherished stories in single volumes Illustrator various artists. Known all over the world, these fairytales hold stories of great value and are a source of inspiration for both young and old.
The Anthology of Scottish Folk Tales
Title | The Anthology of Scottish Folk Tales PDF eBook |
Author | Various |
Publisher | The History Press |
Pages | 156 |
Release | 2019-09-02 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 0750992875 |
This enchanting collection of stories gathers together legends from across Scotland in one special volume. Drawn from The History Press' popular Folk Tales series, herein lies a treasure trove of tales from a wealth of talented storytellers. From the Spaeman's peculiar advice and a laird who is transformed into a frog, to a fugitive hiding in a dark cave and the stoor worm battling with Assipattle, this book celebrates the distinct character of Scotland's different customs, beliefs and dialects, and is a treat for all who enjoy a well-told story.