Fairies

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Down on the grassy meadow, a ring of shimmering lights dance and sing under the darkness of the night sky...

From Finvarra the king of Irish fairies to the gruesome goblins of Bohemia, learn about the many legends and mysteries surrounding these fascinating creatures.

A Hunt down the most mischievous elves

Find out about the pixie, dwarf and nymph fairies

A Discover the most famous fairies in the world

With amazing artwork, incredible tales and legendary encounters, find out everything you need to know about the mythical world.

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School Library Journal Review

Gr 4-7-These intriguing books are packed with an expansive diversity of mythological creatures that ranges from Icelandic giants to Chinese dragons. Folktales and myths familiar to many readers, such as those of Paul Bunyan and Polyphemus, the Greek Cyclops of Homeric fame, are placed within an international context with legends ranging from the Eastern European "flesh eating hag with fangs," Baba Yaga, to the trolls of Norway's Hedal Woods (Giants). A wealth of sidebars and captions on hippogriffs, great horned serpents, and Irish fairies adds depth to the compelling narratives. Supported by vibrant color illustrations, these fascinating and well-written tales will integrate well with social-science curriculums. (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Horn Book Review

Drawing on multicultural myths, legends, and tales, Malam describes creatures that have captured human imagination. Dramatic illustrations provide continuity across the series, which alternates stories with general descriptions. Occasional redundancies, factual inaccuracies, and conflation of fantasy and reality ("There have been many races of giants, and most of them lived when the world was very young") are distracting. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Mythologies titles: Dragons, Fairies, Giants, and Monsters.] Copyright 2010 of The Horn Book, Inc. All rights reserved.