{"product_id":"the-watkins-book-of-scottish-folktales-isbn-9781836810773","title":"The Watkins Book of Scottish Folktales","description":"\u003cb\u003eA collection of over 100 memorable folktales from across Scotland, showcasing the magic and heritage of Scotland.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eScotland’s folktales are rooted in a powerful oral tradition where imagination, landscape and language intertwine. In this vibrant collection, Neil Philip brings together more than 100 stories passed down through generations – from the wild Highlands and Islands to the traditions of the Lowlands.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeet unforgettable figures such as Kate Crackernuts, the herdsmen of Lochbule, the Black Laird, the Milk-white Doo, Oisean, Mac Iain Direach and the mischievous Whuppity Stoorie. Their tales carry the magic, mystery and history of Scotland’s turbulent past.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis captivating collection offers:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOver 100 classic and lesser-known tales\u003c\/b\u003e from every corner of Scotland.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA rich mix of myth, legend and supernatural lore\u003c\/b\u003e, alive with witches, giants, fairies, heroes and shapeshifters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStories deeply tied to Scotland’s landscapes\u003c\/b\u003e – its cliffs, islands, lochs and ancient ruins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA celebration of Gaelic and Lowland storytelling traditions\u003c\/b\u003e, faithfully gathered from centuries of oral and written sources.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAn immersive introduction to Scotland’s cultural soul\u003c\/b\u003e, ideal for readers of folklore, mythology and traditional tales.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA timeless collection for anyone seeking to explore the wonder, wit and wildness of Scotland’s folklore.Neil Philip is a writer, folklorist and poet. Among his many books are \u003ci\u003eThe Cinderella Story, Mythology (\u003c\/i\u003ewith Philip Wilkinson\u003ci\u003e), \u003ci\u003eThe New Oxford Book of Children's Verse, The Tale of Sir Gawain\u003c\/i\u003eand, \u003ci\u003eThe Adventures of Odysseus\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e Neil has contributed to numerous journals, including \u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Times \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eSignal\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e: Approaches to Childrens Books\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e and has also written for stage, screen and radio\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eHis work has won the Aesop Award of the American Folklore Society and the Literary Criticism Book Award of the Childrens Literature Association.","brand":"Watkins Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48532212318437,"sku":"NP9781836810773","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-watkins-book-of-scottish-folktales-isbn-9781836810773","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}