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American Fairy Tales

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The Book of Dragons

E. Nesbit · 112 pages

Eight madcap tales of unpredictable dragons — including one made of ice, another that takes refuge in the General Post Office, and a fire-breathing monster that flies out of an enchanted book and eats an entire soccer team! Marvelous adventure and excitement for make-believers of all ages.

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The Little Bookroom

Eleanor Farjeon · 302 pages

Collects twenty-seven of Eleanor Farjeon's stories, which include kings, princesses, servants, a mysterious flower, orphans, enchanted woods, an organ-grinder, giants, a little dressmaker, fairies, and a kindly farmer.

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Fantasy Stories

Noel Langley, John Masefield, L. Frank Baum, Rudyard Kipling, Eva Ibbotson, Elizabeth Goudge, E. Nesbit, Patricia C. Wrede, Andrew Lang, Jane Yolen, Tove Jansson, Andre Norton, Norton Juster, Joan Aiken, C.S. Lewis, Katharine Mary Briggs, Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm · 254 pages

Diana Wynne Jones's personal choice of favorite fantasy writing is a treat for all fans - and the perfect introduction for anyone coming to this genre for the first time. This collection contains stories from some of the best fantasy writers of all time. With stories including extracts from classics to modern favorites, this is a comprehensive and satisfying anthology. There are humorous stories

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The Serial Garden: The Complete Armitage Family Stories

Joan Aiken · 329 pages

Follows the adventures of Mr. and Mrs. Armitage and their children , Harriet, Mark, and little Milo, as they try to find innovative ways to cope with a variety of extraordinary events including stray unicorns in the garden, lessons in magic that go awry, and eviction from their house to make way for a young magicians' seminary.

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Italian Folktales

Italo Calvino · 763 pages

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Unexpected Magic: Collected Stories

Diana Wynne Jones · 576 pages

Master storyteller Diana Wynne Jones presents ariveting collection of unpredictable tales, including: -A cat tells how the kindhearted wizard she owns is suddenly called upon to defeat a horrific Beast. -When Anne has mumps, her drawings come to life, and she must protect her home from them. -Four children become involved in the intrigue surrounding an innocent prince, an evil count, and a br

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The Light Princess and Other Fairy Stories

George MacDonald · 106 pages

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The Fairy's Return and Other Princess Tales

Gail Carson Levine · 390 pages

Contains six tales about princesses, including the title work in which the son of a baker and a princess fall in love, but her father disapproves.

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Smith of Wootton Major & Farmer Giles of Ham

J.R.R. Tolkien · 156 pages

Contains two tales by fantasy author J.R.R Tolkien, including "Smith of Wootton Major," the story of a child who is gifted with a life of privilege after swallowing a magic star; and "Farmer Giles of Ham," about a man who becomes an unwitting hero after accidently shooting a giant.

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Tales from Moominvalley

Tove Jansson · 176 pages

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Classic Fairy Tales

Hans Christian Andersen

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The Red Fairy Book

Leonora Blanche Alleyne Lang · 330 pages

Twenty-nine fairy tales from the folklore of France, Germany, Scandinavia, and Russia, including The Golden Goose, The Story of Sigurd, and The Twelve Dancing Princesses.

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Troll's Eye View: A Book of Villainous Tales

Ellen Datlow, Terri Windling

Everyone thinks they know the real story behind the villains in fairy tales—evil, no two ways about it. But the villains themselves beg to differ. In Ellen Datlow and Terri Windling's new anthology for younger readers, you'll hear from the Giant's wife ("Jack and the Beanstalk"), Rumplestiltskin, the oldest of the Twelve Dancing Princesses, and many more. A stellar lineup of authors, including Gar

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Fairy Tales Every Child Should Know

Hamilton Wright Mabie · 266 pages

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Tales of the Peculiar

Ransom Riggs · 165 pages

Presents an illustrated edition of the fantastical book featured in the Miss Peregrine series that includes unusual fairy tales about wealthy cannibals, a fork-tongued princess, and the origins of the first ymbryne.

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The Turnip Princess and Other Newly Discovered Fairy Tales

Franz Xaver von Schonwerth · 264 pages

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More Wishing-Chair Stories

Enid Blyton · 135 pages

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Fairy Tales from the Brothers Grimm: A New English Version

Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm · 405 pages

Two centuries ago, Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm published the first volume of Children's and Household Tales. Now Philip Pullman, one of the most accomplished authors of our time, makes us fall in love all over again with the immortal tales of the Brothers Grimm.

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Shen Of The Sea: Chinese Stories for Children

Arthur Bowie Chrisman · 221 pages

A series of fascinating Chinese stories with the character of folk and wonder tales in which the author has caught admirably the spirit of Chinese life and thought. Not only are the tales amusing and appealing in themselves, but hidden beneath their surface is the wise and practical philosophy that has influenced Chinese life for thousands of years. Arthur Chrisman spent several years studyi

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M Is for Magic

Neil Gaiman · 272 pages

This book contains a collection of 10 short stories and one poem, all in the wider genre of fantasy, and intended for teenage readers. Introduction 1. The Case of the FOur and Twenty Blackbirds 2. Troll Bridge 3. Don't ask Jack 4. How to Sell the Ponti Bridge 5. October in the Chair 6. Chivalry 7. The Price 8. How to Talk to Girls at Parties 9. Sunbird 10. The Witch's Headst

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Cloaked in Red

Vivian Vande Velde

Presents eight twists on the traditional tale of Little Red Riding Hood, exploring such issues as why most characters seem dim-witted and what, exactly, is the theme.

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The Witch's Vacuum Cleaner

Terry Pratchett · 336 pages

The second fabulously funny short story collection from the late acclaimed storyteller Terry Pratchett. New Pratchett fans will find wonder, mayhem, sorcery, and delight, and loyal listeners will recognize the seeds of ideas that went on to influence his most beloved tales later in life.

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The Food of Death: Fifty-One Tales

Lord Dunsany · 139 pages

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Instead of Three Wishes: Magical Short Stories

Megan Whalen Turner · 141 pages

A leprechaun is sighted in small-town New Hampshire. A city boy becomes a hero in prehistoric Sweden. An elf prince tries to reward a girl who wishes he'd just leave her alone. In these and other delightful stories, magical adventure appears in the most unexpected places!Instead of Three Wishes is a captivating collection of witty and sparkling fantasy stories from the Newbery Honor author of The

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