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Author Matthews, John.

Title The Barefoot book of giants, ghosts and goblins : traditional tales from around the world / retold by John Matthews ; illustrated by Giovanni Manna.

Edition First edition.
Publication Info. New York : Barefoot Books, 1999.
Bookmark link: https://library.naperville-lib.org:444/record=b1149971~S1
Location Call No. Status
 95th Street Juvenile Nonfiction  J 398.2 MAT    AVAILABLE
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Description 80 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Bibliography Bibliographical references: page 80.
Contents The giant with no heart in his body (Norwegian) -- The ghost with two faces (Cheyenne) -- The bunyip (Australian) -- Onna and the giant (Irish) -- The drinking companions (Chinese) -- The goblin, the grocer and the student (Danish) -- A-man-among-men (Hausa-West African) -- Little Oonyani (Evenk-Siberian) -- The lass who couldn't be frightened (Scottish).
Summary A cross-cultural anthology of folk tales carefully chosen to terrify and tantalize young readers. The mystery and magic of the stories are beautifully realized by evocative and enchanting watercolors.
Audience 890L Lexile
Note 890L Lexile
Subject Giants (Folklore)
Ghosts -- Folklore.
Goblins -- Folklore.
Fairy tales.
Added Author Manna, Giovanni, illstrator.
Added Title Giants, ghosts and goblins
ISBN 1902283279 : $19.95
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