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Through the water curtain : & other tales from around the world / Through the water curtain : and other tales from around the world selected and introduced by Cornelia Funke. - 218 pages ; 20 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 215-218).

Introduction / by Cornelia Funke -- The boy who drew cats -- Kotura, Lord of the Winds -- Through the water curtain -- The areca tree -- The maid of the copper mountain -- The tale of the firebird -- Bluebeard -- The six swans / translated by Oliver Latsch -- Golden foot / translated by Oliver Latsch -- The story of one who set out to study fear -- The frog princess -- The one-handed murderer -- The girl who gave a knight a kiss out of necessity.

International bestselling children's author Cornelia Funke has long been inspired and fascinated by fairy tales. This wonderful anthology is Funke's personal selection of fairy tales from all around the world - not just from her native Germany but from Russia, Japan and the Native American tradition. It's the perfect Christmas gift for any young reader wishing to discover the wider world of fairy tales.

ISBN: 9781782692003 1782692002

Nat. Bib. No.: GBB8G3703 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 019040584 Uk

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Tales.
Folklore.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Fairy tales.
Folk tales.