The Book of Ghosts and Goblins

by Ruth Manning-Sanders and Robin Jacques

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN13: 9798985964783
• Release Date: June 2024
• Publisher: Mab Media
• Length: 136 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 12 years and under
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 7

Customer Reviews

Terrific anthology of fairy tales

This is an anthology of 21 fairy tales from around the world that have been collected and retold by Ruth Manning-Sanders. It is one in a long series of such anthologies by the author. The tales are lots of fun and plenty spooky -- they could be good campfire tales. Table of contents Foreword 1. A Box on the Ear (Mallorca) 2. The Goblins at the Bath House (Estonia) 3. Golden Hair (Corsica) 4. Bring me a Light (Spain) 5. The Cook and the House Goblin (Estonia) 6. The Skull (Tyrol) 7. The Tailor in the Church (Scotland) 8. Pappa Greatnose (France) 9. Hans and His Master (Hungary) 10. The Golden Ball (England) 11. The Strange Adventure of Paddy O'Toole (Ireland) 12. Little Jip (England) 13. The Headless Horseman (Ireland) 14. The Ring (Spain) 15. Water Drops (Estonia) 16. The Maiden Suvarna (Siberia) 17. The Beauty and Her Gallant (France) 18. The Kindly Ghost (Africa) 19. The Three Silver Balls (Italy) 20. The Good Woman (Ireland) 21. The Leg of Gold (France)

Kids review

HI I'm going to tell you a ghost and goblins there I HI I'm going to tell you a ghost and goblins there is so many things in this story Like peoples heads chop off and queens get fouled to going with nest goblins so if you like scare story's then come to your local library to get this book