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The Golden Turtle and Other Tales

by Tomislav Zlatic, Linda Selby, Gervase Phinn   |  Ages 10-12
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The Golden Turtle and Other Tales
The Golden Turtle and Other Tales

Enchanting folk tales with global wisdom and wit.

If you've got a flair for the whimsical and appreciate the wisdom often found in folk tales, "The Golden Turtle and Other Tales" might just become a favorite. You'll journey through different cultures with stories that charm with a blend of simplicity and depth. It's not just about the tales; engaging with this book also subtly enhances your understanding of diversity and geography, making it a lovely and thoughtful read for the curious mind.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The Golden Turtle and Other Tales

by Tomislav Zlatic, Linda Selby, Gervase Phinn   |  Ages 10-12
$10.90 Now $7.90 Save 28%
Compare to estimated retail price: S$19.35  

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ISBN: 9780007231089
Authors: Tomislav Zlatic, Linda Selby, Gervase Phinn
Publisher: Collins Educational
Date of Publication: 2008-09-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Picture Books, Young Readers
Related Topics: Adventure, Fantasy, Nature, Adventure, Fantasy, Mystery
Goodreads rating: 4.0
(rated by 4 readers)

Description

Three folk tales from around the world retold by the wonderful storyteller Gervase Phinn. In the first, a golden turtle offers a kindly fisherman riches beyond his wildest dreams. In the second, Amparo’s daughter looks sweet, but when she’s determined to do something nothing gets in her way. In the third, a naughty leprechaun gets a big shock! This book features three stories from other cultures.
 

Enchanting folk tales with global wisdom and wit.

If you've got a flair for the whimsical and appreciate the wisdom often found in folk tales, "The Golden Turtle and Other Tales" might just become a favorite. You'll journey through different cultures with stories that charm with a blend of simplicity and depth. It's not just about the tales; engaging with this book also subtly enhances your understanding of diversity and geography, making it a lovely and thoughtful read for the curious mind.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.