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Stories of Pixies, Elves and Goblins

By: Fiona Patchett, Sam Baer, Sarah Hull, Andy Prentice

Illustrated by Lia Visirin

Series : Illustrated Story Collections

Age 5+

RRP £12.99

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Magic and mischief abound in this captivating collection. Meet the cheeky kappa from Japan, a clever duende from the Philippines and the loyal foletto of Florence, all fairy creatures who can help or hinder humans as they please.

Chapters in this book include:
- The Boy who Drew Cats
- The Goblin's Gift
- Mabait and the Dwende
- The Changeling
- The Pixie's Promise
- The Kappa of Kawachi River
- The Piskie who Lost her Laugh
- Ripple the Water Sprite
- The Elves and the Shoemakers
- About the Stories

Details

Extent:: 144 pages
Dimensions:: 200 x 155mm
Hardback ISBN:: 9781474989626
Key Stage:: KS1, KS2
Publication Date:: September 2022
Work Reference:: 7066

Contents

Chapters in this book include:
- The Boy who Drew Cats
- The Goblin's Gift
- Mabait and the Dwende
- The Changeling
- The Pixie's Promise
- The Kappa of Kawachi River
- The Piskie who Lost her Laugh
- Ripple the Water Sprite
- The Elves and the Shoemakers
- About the Stories

Author

Fiona Patchett grew up in Yorkshire and studied history at university. She has lived in Italy and San Francsico, but now lives in London. She has written many children's books, on subjects as diverse as stargazing, history and baking. She loves cooking and spends hours testing recipes for fairy cakes.

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Sam Baer grew up on the tiny island of Jersey before setting off on adventures in not-quite-so-tiny England. Since 2011, he's been writing books about everything from imps and elves to Victorian fashion. It's a dream job (almost as good as being a superhero).

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Sarah grew up in London, then studied German and Fine Art in Oxford and Hamburg. She joined Usborne after working at Profile Books and Thames and Hudson, and now spends her time writing about art, investigating germs and devising ways for children to stave off boredom - all the important things, basically.

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Ever since he read the Spy's Guidebook when he was eight, Andy has wanted to write books for Usborne. He's very happy that he got to fulfill his dream. As well as writing books and stories for Usborne, Andy has published several fantasy novels about demons and dark magic. He likes playing board games and making up imaginary worlds.

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Series

View series: Illustrated Story Collections