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FOLKTALES AND NURSERY RHYMES
Osborne, Mary Pope Howell, Troy, Illustrator

Favorite Medieval Tales

86 pp. | Scholastic | January, 1998 | Trade ISBN 0-590-60042-7
(3) 4-6 Nine medieval tales, including "Finn MacCoul," "Beowulf," "The Sword in the Stone," and "Robin Hood and His Merry Men," are retold in this elegant volume. Each story opens with a short quote in the tale's original language, introducing readers to the evolution of the English language. Inspired by medieval art and illuminated manuscripts, Howell's paintings complement the well-researched text. Source notes included. Bib., ind.
Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.

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