The Oxford Treasury of World Stories Book

Each story in this collection of stories from around the world is newly retold and each one reflects the country from which it comes. Some of the stories are funny, some are sad; some are clever and some are strange, but each is full of characters and situations which give a flavour of the place and society on which they are based. The book begins with Anansi the spider, tracking his friends and winning, as usual; and ends with a woodcutter being lured away and lost forever in the jungle. In between there are stories about princesses, cats and frogs; about heroes, kings and thieves. Some of the stories will be familiar, such as the stories of Robin Hood and Ned Kelly; others will be less familiar, such as the funny, clever story of the Barber's Wife, from India or the haunting tale of the Star Wife from South America. The wide range of interesting stories, which reflect different cultures, plus the illustrations by a variety of illustrations combine to create a special book to be enjoyed by all ages. (Ages 7 to 11)Read More