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Magical Fairy Tales

Author : Enid Blyton

Publisher : Hodder Children's Books

Page : 394 pages

File Size : 38,38 MB

Release : 2020-09-03

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 9781444954265

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Hold on to your lucky charms and delve into this bewitching collection of 30 fairy tales and magic stories, retold by the world's best-loved storyteller. Watch out for cats in boots, three bears who live in the woods and strange unicorns in this magical collection of short stories by Enid Blyton. From lost slippers and fairy curses to imps without names and a dragon called Mr Wumble, there's fairy magic brewing. Who will live happily ever after? These traditional tales are ideal for younger children being read to and for newly confident readers to read alone. Each story stands alone and is the perfect length for reading at bedtime or in the classroom. Enid Blyton remains one of Britain's favourite children's authors and her bumper short story collections are perfect for introducing her to the latest generation of readers.



The Fairy Tale Catalog

Author : Sally Gardner

Publisher : Chronicle Books

Page : 48 pages

File Size : 32,22 MB

Release : 2001-07

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 0811833208

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The fairy catalogue brings you the very best from Fairyland and everything you could wish for in a fairy tale.



Magic and Myth

Author : Michael Scott

Publisher : Yearling

Page : 209 pages

File Size : 29,27 MB

Release : 2022-05-03

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 0593381726

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Myths, legends, and magic are woven together in a collection of enthralling Irish fairy tales from the New York Times bestselling author of the Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel series. A haunting midnight dance that steals children away... An eerie fairy island that appears once every seven years... A magical silver horse that emerges from the depths of a dark lake... Venture into the Otherworld with eleven timeless, enchanting Irish fairy tales that uncover the haunting, hidden world of the Sidhe--the fairy-folk. A master of Irish mythology, bestselling author Michael Scott has crafted stories guaranteed to enthrall young readers who love magic, legends, and lore. And don't miss the companion collection of Irish folktales, Legends & Lore!



The Oxford Book of Modern Fairy Tales

Author : Alison Lurie

Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA

Page : 455 pages

File Size : 40,99 MB

Release : 2003-02-01

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 9780192803832

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This marvelous collection of fairy tales, some moral, some satirical, some bizarre, reflects the popularity and scope of this enduring and versatile genre. Featuring tales written by figures as diverse as Charles Dickens and Ursula Le Guin, this anthology will appeal to the child that exists in every adult.



Rumpelstiltskin

Author : K. M. Shea

Publisher :

Page : 278 pages

File Size : 33,52 MB

Release : 2017-11-18

Category : Fairy tales

ISBN : 9780692977859

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Things look grim for Gemma, a seamstress, when she is ordered under the threat of death by the insane King Torgen to spin straw into gold. Unwilling to forfeit her life, Gemma tries to escape her royal prison, earning her the respect of the mysterious mage, Stil. Stil offers to complete the impossible task...for a price. Greedy and unsatisfied, King Torgen demands more and more straw to be spun into gold, and decrees that he will "reward" Gemma by marrying her. With death or marriage to a crazed king clouding her future, Stil offers Gemma a bargain that seems too good to be true. Will Gemma's trust in Stil be her downfall, or will he defy the entire country to save her?



Once Upon a Wild Wood

Author : Chris Riddell

Publisher : Macmillan Children's Books

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 18,52 MB

Release : 2019-09-05

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 9781509817078

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Once Upon a Wild Wood is a richly imagined story packed full of familiar fairy tale characters as you've never seen them before. A fabulously funny adventure, full of warmth, wit and delightful details to discover - this is Chris Riddell at his picture book best! Little Green Raincape is on her way to Rapunzel's party, deep in the wild woods. The way is long and dark, but Green is a smart girl. Smart enough to turn down apples offered by kindly old ladies and smart enough to turn down travel advice from helpful wolves . . . Above all, Green is smart enough to solve a wealth of classic fairy tale problems - not least mend a lovelorn beast's broken heart. Including Red Riding Hood, Thumbelina, Rapunzel, Beauty and the Beast, Cinderella, the Three Bears, the Seven Dwarfs - and many more - Once Upon a Wild Wood is a beautiful book for curious young readers. For the perfect picture book pairing, check out Chris Riddell's The Emperor of Absurdia - an enchanting adventure full of Chris's trademark humour and incredible illustrations.





The Complete Grimm's Fairy Tales

Author : Jacob Grimm

Publisher :

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 10,35 MB

Release : 2018-01-06

Category : Young Adult Fiction

ISBN : 9789387779693

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Once upon a time in a fairy tale world, There were magical mirrors and golden slippers;Castles and fields and mountains of glass,Houses of bread and windows of sugar.Frogs transformed into handsome Princes,And big bad wolves into innocent grandmothers.There were evil queens and wicked stepmothers;Sweethearts, true brides, and secret lovers. In the same fairy world, A poor boy has found a golden key and an iron chest, and " We must wait until he has quite unlocked it and opened the lid . . ." A classic collection of timeless folk tales by Grimm Brothers, Grimm' s Fairy Tales are not only enchanting, mysterious, and amusing, but also frightening and intriguing. Delighting children and adults alike, these tales have undergone several adaptations over the decades. This edition with black-and-white illustrations is a translation by Margaret Hunt.



Rapunzel and Other Magic Fairytales

Author : Henriette Sauvant

Publisher : Egmont Books (UK)

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 26,82 MB

Release : 2006

Category : Fairy tales

ISBN : 9781405218320

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A selection of fifteen fairy and folk tales, including The Goose Girl, The Bremen Town Band, Puss in Boots, Cinderella and of course, Rapunzel. What sets this book apart from other fairytale gift books is that the stories have been translated from the original German and French versions - they are not re-tellings - and they have therefore retained the remarkably vivid and sometimes strange quality that characterises these classic tales. Authentic and affecting, this book is startling, dramatic and otherworldly - a fascinating and engrossing read.



Enchanted Tales for Kids

Author : Andrew Lang

Publisher : CreateSpace

Page : 180 pages

File Size : 46,2 MB

Release : 2011-06-17

Category :

ISBN : 9781463595746

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Fifteen short stories about enchanted items, places, and things are selected from several books of fairy tales by Andrew Lang and others. These tales are designed to be fascinating reading for young children. The tales are: (1) The Enchanted Cave of Cesh Corran, (2) The Enchanted Types, (3) The Enchanted Canary, (4) The Enchanters, (5) The Enchanted Wreath, (6) The Girl-Fish, (7) The Enchanted Deer, (8) The Enchanted Watch, (9) The Enchanted Ring, (10) The Enchanted Snake, (11) The Enchanted Head, (12) The Enchanted Knife, (13) An Impossible Enchantment, (14) The Enchanted Castle, and (15) The Enchanted Elm. Children have enjoyed reading these fairy tales for years and it is good to find them in one single volume.