An Illustrated Treasury of Scottish Castle Legends

by Theresa Breslin

Illustrated Scottish Treasuries (3)

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Dark dragons, ghostly pipers, rude goblins and sly wizards discover the legends that dwell within the ancient castles of Scotland. This highly anticipated book is the latest volume of much-loved Scottish tale treasuries by Carnegie-award-winning children's author Theresa Breslin and Kate Greenaway Medal-longlisted artist Kate Leiper. Explore secret passages beneath Edinburgh Castle, search for the mysterious monster of Glamis, capture the faery flag of Dunvegan, joust with knights at show more Stirling Castle and swim with the selkie of Eilean Donan in this sumptuous collection of tales from iconic Scottish castles. Read much-cherished and little-known legends, each illuminating the character and history of its castle, all brilliantly retold and beautifully illustrated to amuse, thrill and enchant. A wonderful gift, this is a stunning book to be treasured for a lifetime, bringing history, place and story alive for children, parents and grandparents alike. show less

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A collection of Scottish castle folklore, told in an engaging style and lavishly illustrated by Kate Leiper. This visually stunning book of stories is sure to delight children, and its retellings of traditional legends bring those tales to life for a new generation. A nice blend of beauty, history, and magic.

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Children's Books, Fiction and Literature
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398.209411Society, Government, and CultureCustoms, etiquette & folkloreFolklore & FolktalesFolk literatureHistory, geographic treatment, biographyEuropean folktalesFolklore of the British Isles (other than England)Folklore of Scotland
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GR144 .B74Geography, Anthropology and RecreationFolkloreFolkloreBy region or country
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