Description

The definitive collection of British and Irish folktales from master storyteller and poet Kevin Crossley-Holland.

Rich and strange, these eerie and magical folktales from across Britain and Ireland have been passed down from generation to generation, and are gathered together in a definitive new collection from the master storyteller and winner of the Carnegie Medal, Kevin Crossley-Holland. Dark and funny, lyrical and earthy, these fifty stories are part of an important and enduring historical tradition that dates back hundreds of years. Crossley-Holland’s unforgettable retellings will capture the imagination of readers young and old alike.

Publisher Review

"Between Worlds is one to keep, and Kevin Crossley-Holland's clean bright direct language is the reason it's a keeper." * Society for Storytelling * "With shadowy, evocative illustrations this is a wonderful volume for the whole family to curl up with on a cold winter's evening." * The Daily Mail * "Perfect fireside reading." * The Financial Times * "One of our best chroniclers of myths and legends" * i newspaper * "[...] a magnificent collection of folktales." * The Guardian *