Tales from India

A collection of 20 stories from India's rich folklore heritage. From wicked magicians to wise old priests, charming princes and beautiful princesses, to greedy tigers and wily jackals, these magical tales are full of adventure and trickery, and infused with deeper messages about morality, Life and the world around us. Founded on the work of folklorist, Joseph Jacob, and from tales from India's Mughul period, award-winning author Bali Rai's lively retellings are a delight for readers of all ages.

The book includes endnotes with a glossary, additional information as well as ideas for activities that children can do to explore the stories further.

Info autore

Rai Bali, 1971 als Sohn indischer Einwanderer in England geboren, wuchs in Leicester auf und studierte Politikwissenschaft in London.

Riassunto

A collection of 20 stories from India's rich folklore heritage. From wicked magicians to wise old priests, charming princes and beautiful princesses, to greedy tigers and wily jackals, these magical tales are full of adventure and trickery, and infused with deeper messages about morality, Life and the world around us. Founded on the work of folklorist, Joseph Jacob, and from tales from India's Mughul period, award-winning author Bali Rai's lively retellings are a delight for readers of all ages.

The book includes endnotes with a glossary, additional information as well as ideas for activities that children can do to explore the stories further.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Bali Rai, Rai Bali
• Editore: Puffin UK
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 31.08.2017
• EAN: 9780141373065
• ISBN: 978-0-14-137306-5
• Pagine: 240
• Dimensioni: 129 mm x 178 mm x 15 mm
• Serie: Puffin Classics
• Categorie: Libri per bambini e per ragazzi > Letture, fiabe, saghe, rime, canzoni > Fiabe e saghe; JUVENILE FICTION / Fairy Tales & Folklore / General, JUVENILE FICTION / Legends, Myths, Fables / General, Interest age: from c 9 years, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Traditional stories, puffin classics; myths and legends; mughal empire