Celtic folk and fairy tales : magical stories from Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Cornwall, the Isle of Man and Brittany
Don, Lari2025
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A collection of Celtic folk and fairy tales from Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Cornwall, the Isle of Man and Brittany Travel to the magical Celtic lands to meet shapeshifting selkies, duelling dragons, a terrifying waterhorse, a cheeky changeling, a cunning fairy and a bloodthirsty giant...In this sumptuously illustrated collection, award-winning Scottish author and storyteller Lari Don retells classic tales of myth, magic and mischief. Elise Carmichael's exciting and luminous illustrations bring the rich shared folklore of the Celtic lands -- -- to life in an outstanding collection that will enchant younger and older readers alike.
Main title:
Celtic folk and fairy tales : magical stories from Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Cornwall, the Isle of Man and Brittany / Lari Don ; illustrated by Elise Carmichael.
Author:
Don, Lari, authorCarmichael, Elise, illustrator
Edition:
First.
Imprint:
Edinburgh : Floris Bks, 2025.
Collation:
144 p. : Some colour illus ; 254 x 210 mm. 854 gm.
Notes:
Glossary.
Audience:
Young People.Reading grade level: 7-9.Interest age level: 7-11.Interest grade level: KS2.
Contents:
IntroductionHow to escape a waterhorse - Isle of ManThe fairy babysitter - BrittanyMerlin and the dragons - WalesThe selkie hunter - ScotlandThe monster trap - WalesDuffy and the Dizzy Imp - CornwallThe children of Lir - IrelandThe Piskie market - CornwallThe giant's eye - IrelandHow to trick a Changeling - Scotland.
Biography/History:
Lari Don is an award-winning Scottish children's author and storyteller. She grew up in the north-east of Scotland and worked in politics and broadcasting before becoming a full-time writer and storyteller. Lari is the author of more than 30 books for children of all ages, including the folktale retellings Dragon's Hoard, Breaking the Spell and Girls, Goddesses and Giants, as well as picture books based on traditional tales such as The Secret of the Kelpie and The Treasure of the Loch Ness Monster. She lives in Edinburgh, Scotland.
ISBN:
9781782509622 (hbk. :)
Dewey class:
C398.236DON398.236
LC class:
PZ7
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
940681