A Choice of Magic (Fairy Tales by Ruth Manning-Sanders) - Hardcover

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Manning-Sanders, Ruth

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9781965047361: A Choice of Magic (Fairy Tales by Ruth Manning-Sanders)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 196504736X ISBN 13: 9781965047361
Publisher: Mab's Media, 2025

Synopsis

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 There are also four previously unpublished stories.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.

  • 1. The Wonderful Shirt (Russia)
  • 2. The Frog (Ukraine)
  • 3. Jack and the Beanstalk (England)
  • 4. Knurremurre (Amsterdam)
  • 5. Bottle Hill (Ireland)
  • 6. The Nine Doves (Greece)
  • 7. The Goblins at the Bath House (Estonia)
  • 8. Johnny and the Witch-Maidens (Czech Republic)
  • 9. Sven and Lilli (Denmark)
  • 10. Aniello (Sicily)
  • 11. Aladdin (Middle East)
  • 12. Esben and the Witch (Denmark)
  • 13. Sneezy Snatcher and Sammy Small (England)
  • 14. Mons Tro (Denmark)
  • 15. Rake Up! (Denmark)
  • 16. King Johnny (Croatia)
  • 17. The Enchanted Prince (Hungary)
  • 18. The Adventures of Billy MacDaniel (Ireland)
  • 19. Little Hiram (India)
  • 20. Prince Loaf (Romania)
  • 21. Hans and His Master (Hungary)
  • 22. Golden Hair (Corsica)
  • 23. Constantes and the Dragon (Greece)
  • 24. Tatterhood (Norway)
  • 25. The Princess's Slippers (Russia)
  • 26. Jack and the Wizard (Wales)
  • 27. The Two Wizards (Africa)
  • 28. The Three Mermaids (Italy)
  • 29. The Girl Who Picked Strawberries (Germany)
  • 30. The Magic Lake (Ireland)
  • 31. Old Verlooka (Russia)
  • 32. Stan Bolovan (Romania)

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Publisher
Mab's Media
Publication date
2025
Language
English
ISBN 10 
196504736X
ISBN 13 
9781965047361
Binding
Hardcover
Illustrator
Jacques Robin
Number of pages
281
Rating
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