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The Fairies' Ring: A Book of Fairy Stories and Poems
96 pp.
| Dutton |
October, 1999 |
TradeISBN 0-525-46045-4$$24.99
(3)
4-6
Illustrated by
Stephen Mackey.
Although young readers may find some of the poems challenging--particularly those by Sir Walter Scott, William Browne, and Robert Southey--many of the stories are enthralling. Collected from diverse cultures, the tales feature fairies that are sometimes helpful, sometimes impish, but always magical. Executed in a romantic, painterly style, the illustrations effectively portray the natural world and the supernatural creatures. Bib.