The Black Bull of Norroway: A Scottish Tale

by Charlotte Huck and Charlotte S. Huck

Book Overview

Long ago in Norway, three sisters were talking about marriage. The two eldest wanted titles and money. Peggy Ann, the youngest, only wanted a kind husband who loved her. "I'd even be content with the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0688169007
• ISBN13: 9780688169008
• Release Date: March 2001
• Publisher: Greenwillow Books
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 1.06 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 9.3" x 12.3"
• Age Range: 5 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 5

Customer Reviews

marvellous tale of Scottish Lore

The Scottish tale the Black Bull of Norroway, is a wonderful tale the Cinderella fashion. A mother has three beautiful daughters, and each go out to find their fortune. The first two ask a fortuneteller about their future, asking for a rich husband, and she tells them to look out their back door. The first one saw, she sees a fine coach, so she runs out and climbs in. The second daughter does the same and a coach comes for her. The third one is a modest last and she tells the old crone, she just wants a husband that loves her. When she looks out the back door and sees a black bull. The witch tells her to go climb upon the bull and go seek her fortune. And so begins her grand adventure. This books captures the Old Scots' tale with wonderful drawings. A wonderful gift for those who love Scottish lore.