The Mermaid of Warsaw
and Other Tales from Poland
Published on 3. February 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
112 pages
978-1-84780-164-7 (ISBN)
Description
Enchanting, wicked and often very funny, Poland's folk tales are one of the great treasures of Central Europe. Crowned by the story of The Mermaid of Warsaw, the eight colourful tales in this collection include Skarbnik's Second Breakfast, set deep in the Wieliczka salt mines, The Turnip-Counter from Karkonosze and The Copper Coin of Wineta, alongside stories from, Poznan and the Polish lakes. Paul Hess's stylish illustrations make this a collection to delight children everywhere.
Reviews / Votes
Full of wonder, this is a stunning collection of enchanting folk stories with a timeless and universal appeal. Richard Monte captures the optimistic spirit of Poland in stories which delight on account of their magic and surprise Lovereading Each story is very unique and entertaining in its only way. Armadillo Magazine Ideal for reading aloud. Armadillo Magazine Each tale amuses and enchants as problems are encountered, sorted and justice prevails. The black and white exude fun and humour. They warmly capture the human spirit as it deals with the bewitiching of strange creatures in far off times. Mesmerising to read aloud. Full of magic and surprise. School Librarian What happens in folktales can be scary but people generally get their just desserts - which makes for a satisfying read. The author is fortunate in his illustrator who adds an extra dimension to the tales. CarouselMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Quarto Publishing PLC
Target group
Children/juvenile
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 129 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-84780-164-7 (9781847801647)
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Other editions
Additional editions
Richard Monte
Mermaid of Warsaw
E-Book
07/2011
1st Edition
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
€12.39
Available for download
E-Book
07/2011
Frances Lincoln Ebooks
€8.49
Available for download
Persons
RICHARD MONTE is a children's book reviewer and former bookseller who has contributed articles on Poland to the BBC and other magazines. He is married to a Polish wife. He lives in St Albans, Hertfordshire. PAUL HESS was born in Sydney, Australia, in 1961. He went to art college in Sydney and then worked as a graphic designer and Art Director for various companies both in Sydney and London from 1981 to 1991. He has worked as a freelance art director and illustrator since then. His books for Frances Lincoln are Death in a Nut, Nail Soup, Cow on the Roof, Dragon of Krakow, Hidden Tales from Eastern Europe, The King with Horse's Ears and The King and the Seed. He lives in Northumberland.