(4) 4-6 Illustrated by Sian Bailey. In this companion volume to Grandmothers' Stories, the origins of these eight tales range from the Seneca of North America to the Yoruba of Nigeria. Different types of heroes and gods are exemplified, including Asklepios, the ancient Greek healer, and Quetzacoatl, the Aztec god who created the first people. The detailed paintings are dense with color but are sometimes too small to make out clearly. Bib.

Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt

(3) 4-6 Illustrated by Sian Bailey. Fourteen-year-old Evan considers the Roundhill, a tree-capped hill visible from his bedroom window, his secret, special place. One day he finds a strangely old-fashioned and mysterious girl there who resembles Alice from Alice in Wonderland. Set in 1936 England, this ghost story is contemplative and steeped in a strong sense of place. Black-and-white drawings open each chapter.

Reviewer: Carolyn Shute