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OverviewFrom Africa, Burma, and Czechoslovakia to Turkey, Vietnam, and Wales here are more than 150 of the world's best-loved folktales from more than forty countries and cultures. These tales of wonder and transformation, of heroes and heroines, of love lost and won, of ogres and trolls, stories both jocular and cautionary and legends of pure enchantment will delight readers and storytellers of all ages. With black-and-white drawings throughout Part of the Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jane Yolen , Jane YolenPublisher: Random House USA Inc Imprint: Random House USA Inc Edition: New edition Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 3.30cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.686kg ISBN: 9780394751887ISBN 10: 0394751884 Pages: 512 Publication Date: 12 August 1988 Recommended Age: From 12 to 17 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children's (6-12) Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsReviewsMost of the great human themes, from story telling itself through love, wisdom, and death are covered in this dazzling collection of tales . . . A delight for all readers. <br>-- Library Journal <br> <br> A splendid folklore series <br>-- The Washington Post Most of the great human themes, from storytelling itself through love, wisdom, and death are covered in this dazzling collection of tales . . . A delight for all readers. Library Journal This handsome book, a feast of good reading, deserves a place in every home wherethere are children. John Barklam Reviews Be you storyteller or story reader, this wonderful folktale collection is not to be missed. Jim Trelease, author of The Read-Aloud Handbook Praise for the Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library A splendid folklore series . . . The Washington Post Wonderful . . . This book provides a wealth of delights. --The New York Times Book Review This handsome book, a feast of good reading, deserves a place in every home where there are children. --John Barkham Reviews Most of the great human themes, from storytelling itself through love, wisdom, and death are covered in this dazzling collection of tales . . . A delight for all readers. --Library Journal Be you storyteller or story reader, this wonderful folktale collection is not to be missed. --Jim Trelease, author of The Read-Aloud Handbook Praise for the Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library A splendid folklore series . . . --The Washington Post Author InformationJANE YOLENis the author of more than three hundred books, including children's fiction, poetry, short stories, graphic novels, fantasy, and science fiction. Her books include Owl Moon, The Devil's Arithmetic, Briar Rose, Sister Emily's Lightship and Other Stories, and How DoDinosaurs Say Good Night? Honors she has received include the Caldecott Medal, two Nebula Awards, two Christopher Medals, the World Fantasy Award, three Mythopoeic Fantasy Awards, the Golden Kite Award, the National Jewish Book Award, the World Fantasy Association's Lifetime Achievement Award, and the Association of Jewish Libraries Award. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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