Magic and Misery

Traditional Tales from Around the World

von Maggie Pearson

176 Seiten, Hardcover, ab 8 bis 9 Jahre

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

A little old man learns the secret behind a magical fiddle. An undersea princess leaves her amber palace for love. A mule waits for revenge on the one who wronged her . . . Explore folktales, myths, legends, and fables from around the world. From magical to funny, tender to terrifying, these stories carry the spirit of diverse cultures and traditions around the world.The world is full of fanciful stories that are told and retold over hundreds of years. Folktales, legends, and traditional tales are told here with magic, mystery, and humor. A werewolf's bride is on the hunt, a heroine battles a greedy giant, and the hag of winter endlessly battles the god of summer. Key Common Core and social studies curriculum standards are reinforced by the antics of emperors, werewolves, and shape-shifters in this multicultural collection.

• Themen: Kinder, Jugendliche und Bildung Allgemeine Interessen Philosophie, Religion und Glaube allgemeinem Interesse: Alte Religionen, Mythologien und Legenden
• ISBN: 9781512413199
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 01.08.2016
• Größe: 218 x 137 mm
• Verlag: Lerner Publishing Group
• Empf. Lesealter: ab 8 bis 9 Jahre
• Illustrationen: Francesca Greenwood