Record Added: 8/23/2009  A Favorite Book Setting  Europe Topic Fairytales, Myths, Folklo Publisher Abrams Books for Young Re ISBN 0810905701 Year 2002 Age 9-12 Pages 112 Description blue, green dustjacket
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"What looks like a grass-covered hill to us, may be a palace of fairies."
Philip defines fairies as "all kinds of magical beings who can take a human form" and confines his survey to the fairy folk of northern Europe. Each of the eight chapters begins with an explanatory note for the topic under discussion, be it "Fairy Neighbors," "Fairy Treasure," "Mischievous Fairies," etc., followed by brief but succinct retellings of tales that illustrate a particular trait or behavior.
The book is handsomely decorated with full-color plates from 30 different artists, including Arthur Rackham, William Blake, Richard Doyle, Edmund Dulac, and George Cruikshank. Pencil drawings by Jacqueline Mair provide additional interest. Notes on fairy lore, fairy paintings, and a glossary of fairies are also included. In all, a well-written, attractive choice for anyone wishing to become better acquainted with this magical realm. |
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