Stories From England: Oxford Children's Myths and Legends (Oxford Myths and Legends)
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| Rating | : | 4.99 (849 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0192728598 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 194 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-10-07 |
| Language | : | English |
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. About the Author James Reeves is a well-respected OUP author
. James Reeves is a well-respected OUP author
Heroes and villains, witches and wizards, warriors and royalty - there's something here for everyone.Stories from England is a lively collection that brings to life the very best English traditional fairy-tales and stories. From Johnny Gloke the giant killer and the frog prince at the World's End, to the better-known characters of Dick Whittington and Tom Thumb, this magical collection is full of adventure and humor.One of four collections being published to launch the Oxford Children's Myths and Legends series - other titles are Stories from Wales, Stories from Scotland and Stories from Ireland. Oxford Children's Myths and Legends bring you the greatest stories ever told, from around the world and long ago
Stories From England: Oxford Children's Myths and Legends Claire V. When I was a young child in the early Sixties, one of my favorite series of books was the Oxford Myths and Legends series. I still have the Chinese Myths and Fantasies volume I got as a Christmas gift in the second grade (much to the puzzlement of my classmates). There were many others which I checked out of our public library and read. When I saw that this new series was being published, I immediately purchased this volume, as well as the Scottish and Irish myths and legends, for my eight year old daughter (and as he grows a little older, my five year old son). The stories are well told, the illustrations excellent, and I have always vi