The Eight-Year-Old Legend Book by Isabel Wyatt

The Eight-Year-Old Legend Book by Isabel Wyatt

This collection of stories is based upon tales told by the Buddha to his monks 2500 years ago. Isabel Wyatt’s enchanting retelling conjures up a rich world of eastern legend, ruled by courtly kings and wise men, and populated by brave princes, faithful elephants and cunning monkeys. The stories tell of great adventures and heroes, of danger and courage, and most importantly of how wisdom and thoughtfulness always triumph over selfishness and greed.

This anthology was compiled with children around the age of eight in mind -- children who are embarking on more and more adventures in their own lives, and themselves learning to become clever and brave.

'For anyone who likes myths and folk tales, this book fulfills the need admirably…well worth buying'
--Books for Keeps

'The stories are gently paced and good for reading aloud.'
-- Janet Dowling, The School Librarian

'A welcome change from the traditional stories we hear… The tales are refreshingly uncomplicated.'
-- Armadillo Magazine

Isabel Wyatt was born in England in 1901. She spent many years teaching young children and was then, until her retirement in 1965, co-director of studies at Hawkwood College in Gloucestershire. She compiled many books for children, including The Seven-Year-Old Wonder Book, Homer's Odyssey, King Beetle-Tamer and The Book of Fairy Princes. She died in 1992.

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ISBN 13	9780863157134
ISBN 10	0863157130
Title	The Eight-Year-Old Legend Book
Author	Isabel Wyatt
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Floris Books
Year published	2009-09-24
Number of pages	120
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.