In this collection of stories from around the world, each tale is newly retold. There are funny stories and clever stories, sad stories and strange stories, each one reflecting the country from which it comes. The book begins with Anansi the spider, tricking his friends and winning, as usual; and ends with a woodcutter being lured away and lost forever in a jungle. In between, there are stories about princesses, cats, frogs; about heroes, kings, and thieves. Robin Hood and Ned Kelly have their adventures, and there is a "Cinderella" story from North America. Michael Harrison and Christopher Stuart-Clark have edited and written many best-selling books. The illustrations are by various artists, and have been commissioned specially for this book.
- ISBN10 0192781812
- ISBN13 9780192781819
- Publish Date 5 October 2000
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 13 October 2006
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Oxford University Press
- Edition New edition
- Format Paperback
- Pages 144
- Language English