All children love stories. Here, master storyteller Jamila Gavin draws them from the four corners of the globe: "The Whistling Monster", a cautionary tale from Brazil; "The Coming of Raven", a creation myth from Canada; "The Birth of Krishna", an ancient legend from India... Full of mystery, wit and wisdom, with enduring themes of good versus evil, these ten tales have survived hundreds of years of retelling to become favourites among children all around the world.
Kids will love this hilarious fairy tale adventure packed with clever twists, familiar characters and page-turning fun.
The second book in a fabulous new magical, middle-grade series filled with adventure, wonder and wildness,
This is Book 6 in the Walker Racing Reads Series. See all Walker Racing Reads books here.
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Jamila Gavin was born in India, in the foothills of the Himalayas. She is one of Britain's most acclaimed children's authors, winning the Whitbread Award for her novel Coram Boy, which was staged at the National Theatre in 2005/6.
More about Jamila GavinJamila Gavin was born in India, in the foothills of the Himalayas. She is one of Britain's most acclaimed children's authors, in 2000 winning the Whitbread Award for her novel Coram Boy, staged at the National Theatre in 2005/6.
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