Dimensions
129 x 198 x 20mm
An enchanting collection of Scottish folk tales retold by a professional storyteller Storyteller Tony Bonning brings together stories from one of the most enigmatic regions of Scotland: a land hemmed in by rivers and mountains; a land that vigorously maintained its independence, and by doing so, has many unique tales and legends. Here you will meet strange beasts, creatures and even stranger folk; here you will meet men and women capable of tricking even the Devil himself, and here you will find the very tale that inspired Robert Burn's most famous poem, Tam O'Shanter. With each story told in an engaging style, and illustrated with unique line drawings, these humorous, clever and enchanting folk tales are sure to be enjoyed and shared time and again. AUTHOR: Writer, storyteller and musician Tony Bonning has been retelling local stories and folktales for over twenty years. He is the author of seventeen books, a number of CDs for children, has written for the BBC, is a member of the Folklore Society, co-founded the national poetry magazine Markings, founded and continues to run the Galloway Children's Festival and helped found The Wickerman Festival (www.thewickermanfestival.co.uk). As a professional storyteller he tours schools, performing over three hundred shows a year. SELLING POINTS: ? Mythical creatures, fairy-tale characters and mysterious goings-on all linked to well-known local places ? Foreword by Julia Donaldson (author of the bestselling children's book, The Gruffalo) ? Designed to be read and read aloud ? The History Press is the premier contemporary resource for British folk tales ? In association with the Scottish Storytelling Centre 30 line drawings
