Ruth Manning-Sanders

A Choice of Magic is an anthology of 32 fairy tales from around the world that have been collected and retold by Ruth Manning-Sanders and illustrated by Robin Jacques. Some stories are from the books A Book of Princes and Princesses, A Book of Giants, A Book of Dwarfs, A Book of Dragons, A Book of Ghosts and Goblins, A Book of Witches, A Book of Mermaids, and A Book of Wizards. There are also four previously unpublished stories. A Choice of Magic is a fantastic collection of fairy tales that would be a great addition to any library or personal collection.

A Choice of Magic is an anthology of 32 fairy tales from around the world that have been collected and retold by Ruth Manning-Sanders and illustrated by Robin Jacques. Some stories are from the books A Book of Princes and Princesses, A Book of Giants, A Book of Dwarfs, A Book of Dragons, A Book of Ghosts and Goblins, A Book of Witches, A Book of Mermaids, and A Book of Wizards. There are also four previously unpublished stories. A Choice of Magic is a fantastic collection of fairy tales that would be a great addition to any library or personal collection.

Giants are as old as storytelling itself- and as varied. The stories in this book come from many countries - England, Ireland, Wales, Scotland, and Romania. In these eighteen tales, Ruth Manning-Sanders writes of such old friends as Jack and the Beanstalk. She also includes stories of less familiar giants such as Sneezy Snatcher and Cucullin. The book is illustrated by the award-winning Robin Jacques.

Giants are as old as storytelling itself- and as varied. The stories in this book come from many countries - England, Ireland, Wales, Scotland, and Romania. In these eighteen tales, Ruth Manning-Sanders writes of such old friends as Jack and the Beanstalk. She also includes stories of less familiar giants such as Sneezy Snatcher and Cucullin. The book is illustrated by the award-winning Robin Jacques.

Twenty-three spooky folktales from around the world. Written by Ruth Manning-Sanders and illustrated by Robin Jacques. The stories come from China, English, Korea, Iceland, Switzerland, Denmark and many more countries from around the world.

A charm is a magic spell worked with the use of an amulet, bringing about either good or ill. A changeling in fairy tales is much rarer. It is a horrid little fairy creature mischievously exchanged for a look-alike human child. Pity the one who has to try and get the real child back In this collection, Ruth Manning-Sanders engagingly includes tales of each. A piece of amber fills up a wine jug as soon as it is emptied, a bridle can turn anything into anything, a cap can make the wearer invisible As for changelings, there are beautiful maidens, and a raven - and more.Ruth Manning-Sanders conjured up a strange and exciting world in these tales which Robin Jacques captures so well in his fine illustrations.

Twenty-one stories of ghosts and goblins from around the world. The book contains both spine-tingling tales and ones that will have you laughing out loud. A Book of Ghosts and Goblins is part of the series of Fairy Tales by Ruth Manning-Sanders. The illustrations by the talented Robin Jacques add to the wonderful collection. The tales are from many different countries including Hungary, Spain, France, Scotland, Siberia, Estonia, and Italy. Stories included: A Box on the Ear, The Goblins at the Bath House, Golden Hair, Bring Me a Light, The Cook and the House Goblin, The Skull, The Tailor in the Church, Pappa Greatnose, Hans and His Master, The Golden Ball, The Strange Adventure of Paddy O'Toole, Little Jip, The Headless Horseman, The Ring, Water Drops, The Maiden Suvarna, The Beauty and Her Gallant, The Kindly Ghost, The Three Silver Balls, The Good Woman, and The Leg of Gold. Other books by Ruth Manning-Sanders and Robin Jacques include: A Book of MermaidsA Book of WitchesA Book of Princes and PrincessesA Book of Kings and Queens A Book of DragonsA Book of Devils and Demons

Eleven of fairy tales from around the world all featuring a devil or a demon. This unique collection has gathered stories from the cultures and countries of Hungary, Ireland, Transylvania, Gascony, Demark, Finland, India, France and Alsace. The book is a part of the the famous series of fairy tales by Ruth Manning-Sanders and illustrated by Robin Jacques.

Spine-tingling collection of spooky and scary tales from around the world. Stories include Ironhead from Hungary, The Demon's Daughter from Transylvania, Tripple-Trapple from Denmark, plus tales from Norway, Alsace, India and Finland. Each story is illustrated by the Robin Jacques and written by Ruth Manning-Sanders.

Folk tales of wise cats, silly cats, and mischievous cats and creatures are found in this wonderful collection by Ruth Manning-Sanders and Robin Jacques.