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the book cover for folk tales of the night with an image of a deer and two birds

‘An enchanting treasury of magical tales handed down through the ages. Infectious and soul-stirring, these are stories crying out to be shared.’ – Ben Hoare, award winning wildlife journalist and nature nerd Have you heard the tale of Black Annis, the witch-demon that lurks beneath a Leicester housing estate? Do you know the legend of […]

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an image of a painting with animals in the woods

The Lüneburg Manuscript (1440-50) references a piper leading 130 children out of Hamelin. The Grimm brothers based their Rattenfänger (rat-catcher) tale about a magical flute on an actual tragic event that occurred in 1284.

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an illustrated book cover with two birds flying over a house and mountains in the background

Iceland is a country where stories are as important as history. When Vikings settled the island, they brought their tales with them. Every rock, hot spring and waterfall seems to have its own story. Cruel man-eating trolls rub shoulders with beautiful elves, whose homes are hidden from mortal view. Vengeful ghosts envy the living, seeking […]

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a book cover for scottish folk tales of coast and sea by tom mulry

Books by Tom Muir - The Orcadian storyteller and folklorist tells traditional tales from his native Orkney Islands. His humorous delight comes through the stories. Tom wears another hat, as well - that of historian. Visit Orkneyology.com to discover Tom's world of stories.

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