Synopses & Reviews
Fourteen terrifying tales of goblins, ghouls, ghosts, and other mysterious spirits Martin Waddell has brought together 14 tales of goblins, ghouls, ghosts, and other mysterious spirits, skillfully retelling them for today's children. Tony Ross's lively, atmospheric illustrations perfectly capture the spirit of the stories, in this rich and varied collection that's guaranteed to make you shiver. Includes the following tales: Cold Johnny, The Solway Bride, The Butter's Awa', Dancing with Francie, Tom Cockle, Tom Tit Tot, The Ghoul of Ghoul Wood, The Sparkling Field, The Lady of Llyn Y Fan Fach, The Buggane, The Ghost of Porlock, Cap o' Rushes, We're Flittin', and The Watchers. Spooky good fun!
Synopsis
Martin Waddell has brought together fourteen tales of goblins, ghouls, ghosts and other mysterious spirits, skilfully retelling them today's children. Tony Ross's lively, atmospheric illustrations perfectly capture the spirit of the stories, in this rich and varied collection that's guaranteed to make you shiver.
About the Author
Martin Waddell is known and respected the world over for his stunning storytelling. He wrote Can't You Sleep, Little Bear? and Farmer Duck, both of which won the Smarties Prize, and the bestselling Owl Babies. Tony Ross is the author and illustrator of The Boy Who Cried Wolf, Centipede's 100 Shoes, I Don't Want to Go to Bed!, Stone Soup, Three Little Kittens and Other Favorite Nursery Rhymes, and Wash Your Hands! He has received numerous awards, including the German Children's Book Prize and the silver medal in the Smarties Prize, and has been short-listed for the Kate Greenaway Medal.