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The House of the Cats: and Other Tales from Europe
Author(s): Maggie Pearson (Author)
- Publisher: A & C Black (Childrens books)
- Publication Date: 12 Sept. 2013
- Language: English
- Print length: 176 pages
- ISBN-10: 1408180073
- ISBN-13: 9781408180075
Book Description
A stunning collection of folk tales and legends, one from each of the EU member states. Ranging from magical to farcical, tender to terrifying, this selection offers a wide variety of stories you won’t have heard before. A fascinating insight into Europe’s varied cultures and traditions, and a wonderful read. Delightfully illustrated in paper-cut style by Francesca Greenwood.
Editorial Reviews
Review
A range of emotions – magical to farcical, tender to terrifying – something to appeal to everyone. A fascinating insight into Europe’s varied cultures and traditions, and a wonderful read. Delightfully illustrated in paper-cut style by Francesca Greenwood. ― www.parentsintouch.co.uk
each story is beautifully retold and will bring a whole host of new fairytales to modern readers. ―
TBKAn excellent collection of folk tales…retold in simple language and accesible to the good reader from age 10, but also complex enough to appeal to the young adult ―
School LibrarianAbout the Author
Maggie Pearson has held a variety of jobs including being a barmaid, librarian and freelance journalist, and she now pursues a career as a highly successful children’s writer. Her first novel, Owl Light, was short-listed for the WH Smith Mind-Boggling Books Award and her more recent Shadow of the Beast was long-listed for the Carnegie Medal. Maggie is a lover of books, cryptic crosswords, going to the theatre and foreign travel.
