The Golden Hoard: Myths and Legends of the World

by Geraldine McCaughrean

Book Overview

From the English legend of Robin Hood and the West Indian story of Anansi the Spiderman to the lesser known Native American story of the first snow and the Kikuyu myth of how men and women finally... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0689807414
• ISBN13: 9780689807411
• Release Date: April 1996
• Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 8.2" x 10.8"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7

Customer Reviews

An exellent sorce of myths and ledgends from all over.

The Golden Hoard is an exellent book. It features myths, ledgends, and folktales from many different cultures and ethniciteis. The tales are presented with beautifully done illustrations, and in a way that all ages can appreciate. Children as young as four, and as old as 14 will enjoy recieving this for their bookcases.