Author: Theresa Breslin
Publisher: Kelpies
ISBN: 9781782501176
Category : JUVENILE FICTION
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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A stunning retelling of a traditional Scottish creation myth with magical illustrations of Scottish landscapes The Dragon Stoorworm was the very first, very worst dragon that ever lived. It was ginormous: almost as big as the whole of Scotland! The King of Scotland called for warriors to defeat the terrible dragon and save his daughter, the Princess Gemdelovely, from being eaten. But none who faced the dragon ever returned, until... Gentle Assipattle is no warrior, but maybe together, he and Princess Gemdelovely can free Scotland from the wrath of the Dragon Stoorworm. A lively retelling of the traditional Scottish folk tale of the Dragon Stoorworm (or Mester Stoor Worm), which explains the origins of Scotland's many islands, adapted for a young audience. Award-winning author Theresa Breslin's story unfolds with wry humor while Matthew Land's magical illustrations capture the fairy-tale beauty of Scotland. The Dragon Stoorworm is one of a range of picture books that bring classic Scottish folk and fairy tales to life for young children.
Author: Walter Traill Dennison
Publisher: Blackdown Publications
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
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“The King’s daughter, the Princess Gemdelovely must be given to the Stoorworm.” Assipattle and the Mester Stoorworm relates the tale of a Kingdom besieged by a gigantic sea-serpent and the battle between Assipattle, a most unlikely hero, and the Stoorworm, as Assipattle seeks to save Gemdelovely, the daughter of the King. This edition is the original Orkney tale as recorded by Walter Traill Dennison. It also includes up-to-date language notes by Rachel Louise Lawrence. [Folklore Type: ATU-300 (The Dragon Slayer)]
Author: Jacqueline Simpson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781840225075
Category : Dragons
Languages : en
Pages : 176
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The notion that witchcraft faded away with the onset of the scientific revolution is entirely mistaken. This text stands in the grand tradition of writing and witchcraft and suggests that magic was alive and well in 19th-century Scotland, as contemporary newspaper reports confirm.
Author: Theresa Breslin
Publisher: Illustrated Scottish Treasuries
ISBN: 9780863159077
Category : Children's stories, Scottish
Languages : en
Pages : 157
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Slithering stoorworms, mischievous brownies, fierce kelpies and magical selkies are exquisitely brought to life for children in Theresa Breslin's enchanting tales and Kate Leiper's otherwordly illustrations.
Author: Geraldine McCaughrean
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 9780192750914
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 196
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Eleven-year-old Phelim and his companions, a Maiden, a Fool, and a strange black Horse, journey to the Stoor Worm's lair to destroy the long-forgotten Worm and its Hatchlings, who have been roused from their slumber by the sounds of war.
Author: Daniel Loxton
Publisher: Columbia University Press
ISBN: 0231153201
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 434
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Presents arguments for and against the existence of five notable cryptids and challenges the pseudoscience that furthers their legendary statuses, while providing an exploration of the nature and subculture of cryptozoology.
Author: Susan Rennie
Publisher: Kelpies
ISBN: 9781782502081
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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"Take a deep breath and prepare for a journey through all twelve days of Yuletide, with a cast of skaters skooshin, lassies birlin, sheep a-shooglin and the all-important five gowden rings. Inspired by the traditional verse, this adaptation features easy-to-understand (and pronounce) Scots words and creatures, including hoolets (owls), and bonnie doos (beautiful doves)"--
Author: Tamara Macfarlane
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0744044952
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 82
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Immerse yourself in the rich, fascinating history of dragons in this illustrated gift ebook. Meet the fire-breathing beasts of mythology in this beautifully illustrated ebook brimming with scaled behemoths. Lurking in every corner of the earth, from the deepest depths of the oceans, to the tips of the tallest mountains, even tucked beneath the very ground that you tread on, dragons watch and wait. They take many forms--sea monsters, serpents, wild cats, eagles, and they represent many different things; Gods to be revered, evil kings to be feared, wise friends, and fierce foes. So, when you accidentally step on a sinewy vine and it whips out from under your feet, or invisible forces gently fan warm air across your face, or the acrid smell of cinders pokes at the back of your throat, how will you know whether to stand and wonder, or run and hide? Dragons have breathed fire into our minds since we could first imagine, but why do they exist in stories from every land in the world? Come in and explore Dragon World. Look into their lairs while they make shape-shifting mischief, playing with the weather and protecting earthly treasures. Soar across continents into tales as old as time. Prowl through the pages to discover rare dragon species. Find clues to track them and master how to draw them. Behold the earthly dragons of today!
Author: Thomas Honegger
Publisher: University of Wales Press
ISBN: 1786834707
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 138
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Arnold, Martin. 2018. The Dragon. Fear and Power. London: Reaktion Books. My book is much shorter and focusses on the medieval (European) dragon, while Martin’s book covers all centuries and also the Asian tradition.
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Publisher: Mongoose Publishing
ISBN: 1905471149
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 162
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