Combining the best qualities of both storytelling and poetry, this rare collection has a special magic that will enchant readers of 8 upwards.

From the suspense of 'The Listeners' to the sadness of 'The Pied Piper of Hamelin', the humour of 'The Train to Glasgow' to the sheer entertainment of 'The Dong with a Luminous Nose', This beautifully illustrated book will delight all tastes.

This book is aimed at children in secondary school.

There are 176 pages in this book. This book was published 1998 by Hachette Children's Group .

Berlie Doherty is an English novelist, poet, playwright and screenwriter. Doherty has won many awards, including the Carnegie Medal twice.