The Barefoot Book of Giants, Ghosts and Goblins: Traditional Tales from Around the World
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| Rating | : | 4.18 (843 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1902283279 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 80 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Interesting collection of tales This collects 9 stories from various regions of the world: China, Norway, Australia, Scotland, West Africa, Ireland, Denmark, Siberia, and the Cheyenne. It reads well, with each story taking several pages, and though the style of the ink and watercolor illustrations are not really my favorite, they are admittedly beau
Matthews's writing is clear and fluid, making these stories especially suited for reading aloud. . Another strong heroine can be found in "The Lass Who Couldn't Be Frightened" (Scotland). In some of the tales, the humans are not particularly admirable, such as the boastful "A-Man-Among-Men" (West Africa) and, in some cases, their opponents are likable, such as the wistful "Ghost with Two Faces" (Cheyenne). They include "The Giant with No Heart in His Body" (Norway), "The Bunyip" (Australia), and a demon called Korendo in "Little Oonyani" (Siberia). Manna's stylized watercolor illustrations capture the different moods of the tales. Gibson, Mus
Book by Matthews, John