Russian Gypsy Tales

By James Riordan and Yefim and Alexei Gessler (collectors); translated by James Riordan; illustrated by Harry Horse Druts

Book Overview

Includes tales, which are accompanied by an introduction and a historical overview which give readers insights into the culture, the folk literature, and the lives of the people in various regions. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0862410827
• ISBN13: 9780862410827
• Release Date: January 1989
• Publisher: Canongate Books Ltd
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 5.5" x 8.7"
• Age Range: 10 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 8

Customer Reviews

Fabulous stories

This small book contains fabulous stories great for reading aloud before bedtime. This book quickly became a favorite. The stories are not your usual fairy tales but express instead the reality of the Russian gypsies. Refreshing.