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Following on from the fiftieth anniversary of Alan Garner's seminal fantasy classic, THE WEIRDSTONE OF BRISINGAMEN, this beautifully produced hardback collects all of Alan's folk tales, told with his unique storytelling skill and inimitably clear voice. Essential reading for young and old alike, and a book to be treasured.Among the stories collected here are:,*Kate Crackernuts,*Gold-Tree and Silver-Tree,*Yallery BrownAges: 9+
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This collection of folk tales from around the globe is a must for anyone interested in the roots of folklore, fairy tales, myths and legends. Garner retells these stories with straightforward, effective prose and you can tell that there is a lifetime of immersion in these tales behind every word. Scattered throughout are some of Garner's own poems, which fit perfectly amongst stories of black dogs, Norse gods and Hindu myth.
Probably not to everyone's taste, but a thoroughly enjoyable book if you're in the right mindset.q