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Between Worlds: Folktales of Britain & Ireland

Ages 9 to 16

Synopsis

The definitive collection of British and Irish folktales from master storyteller and poet Kevin Crossley-Holland.

Rich and strange, these eerie and magical folktales from across Britain and Ireland have been passed down from generation to generation, and are gathered together in a definitive new collection from the master storyteller and winner of the Carnegie Medal, Kevin Crossley-Holland. Dark and funny, lyrical and earthy, these fifty stories are part of an important and enduring historical tradition that dates back hundreds of years. Crossley-Holland's unforgettable retellings will capture the imagination of readers young and old alike.

Details

04 October 2018
352 pages
9781406381252
Imprint: Walker Books

Reviews

“[…] a magnificent collection of folktales.”The Guardian, The Guardian
“One of our best chroniclers of myths and legends”i newspaper, i newspaper
“Perfect fireside reading.”The Financial Times, The Financial Times
“With shadowy, evocative illustrations this is a wonderful volume for the whole family to curl up with on a cold winter’s evening.”The Daily Mail, The Daily Mail