Tales from the Mabinogion
No. of pages 96
Published: 2015
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"Tales from the Mabinogion" by Gwyn Thomas presents a captivating retelling of ancient Welsh folklore, bringing to life a rich tapestry of myth, adventure, and romance. The book draws from the Mabinogi, a collection of medieval tales that weave together the destinies of heroes, gods, and mythical creatures. Readers are introduced to memorable characters like Pwyll, Prince of Dyfed, and the enigmatic Arawn, as they navigate challenges filled with magic, betrayal, and the pursuit of love. Through lyrical prose and vivid storytelling, Thomas revitalizes these timeless legends, making them accessible and engaging for contemporary readers. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book has been graded for interest at 9 years.
There are 96 pages in this book.
This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).
This book was published in 2015 by Y Lolfa .
Kevin Crossley-Holland is well-known as a poet, broadcaster, and writer for children. He won the Carnegie Medal in 1985. For Oxford, he has written The Green Children and adapted Beowulf for children. Debjani Chatterjee was born in India, educated in Japan, Bangladesh, India, Hong Kong, Egypt and the UK. She studied Comparative Literature and Comparative Religion and has taught in British Schools, and has served as Sheffield's Principal Community Relations Officer. The was winner of the 1989 Peterloo Poets Open Poetry Competition Afro-Caribbean/Asian Prize for her poem The Parrot Fortune-Teller, which was subsequently published in The Guardian and To the English Language. Her poetry has appeared in several anthologies. Margaret Jones lived in India for ten years and has always wanted to illustrate the dramatic stories that are part of Indian culture. Her powerful style has won acclaim through her illustrations of ancient Welsh legends in The Mabinogian and The Quest for Olwen.