Synopses & Reviews
Each treasury is illustrated with black-and-white line drawings and is perfectly targeted to its young audience, offering a mix of classic and contemporary tales from such notable authors as Margaret Mahy, Eleanor Farjeon, David L. Harrison, and Virginia Haviland.
Synopsis
This collection features unique characters -- from a giant who throws tantrums to a chatty cat. The stellar list of contributors includes Margaret Mahy and Joel Chandler Harris.
About the Author
Edward Blishen won the Carnegie Medal with Leon Garfield for the God Beneath the Sea (1970). For Kingfisher he has compiled several collections in the Treasury of Stories series and Children's Classics to Read Aloud.