Illustrated Stories of Monsters, Ogres, Giants

Giants, ogres and monsters turn up in the folklore of nearly every culture, and this anthology collects tales built around them for readers old enough to enjoy being slightly frightened. Stories draw on traditional material and are retold at a length suited to independent reading, with illustration carrying much of the atmosphere. The creatures are varied enough that the book avoids repetition, and the courage shown by the human characters gives each tale a shape a young reader can hold on to. What young readers find: • Tales of giants, ogres and monsters drawn from folklore traditions • Illustration used to build atmosphere rather than to decorate • Story lengths that suit a child reading without help • Human characters whose courage anchors each encounter Suited to confident young readers with an appetite for folklore, and to adults reading aloud, published by Usborne Books and available from Boipoka.