Description
Nine tales of younger sons and distant kingdoms, magic and enchantment and of what it is in men that is stronger than enchantment, written for children of about seven and upwards. What distinguishes Bretherton’s writing is a purity and seriousness that appeals to the adult -- the adult in the child (and to the adult reader): a quality of patience and adaptation to circumstance. Though set in the world of faerie, none of the exciting stories relies on magic for its denouement. With superb illustrations by a celebrated engraver.
Nine tales of younger sons and distant kingdoms, magic and enchantment and of what it is in men that is stronger than enchantment, written for children of about seven and upwards. What distinguishes Bretherton’s writing is a purity and seriousness that appeals to the adult -- the adult in the child (and to the adult reader): a quality of patience and adaptation to circumstance. Though set in the world of faerie, none of the exciting stories relies on magic for its denouement. With superb illustrations by a celebrated engraver.
- ABC's printed catalogues are
mailed without obligation
and include our latest
acquisitions, backlist titles
and special offers.
Discover more.... 
- Subject Categories
- Ancient World
- Visual Arts and Music
- Audiobooks
- Biography
- Recommendations
- Free Books
- Special Offers
- New Arrivals
- Short Quantities
Get in Touch
Academic Book Collection
BEBC Distribution
4 Albion Close
Poole BH12 3LL
England
Tel: 0845 6580088
+44 (0)1202 712935
E-mail: abc@bebc.co.uk
Cartoons on this site are by
Merrily Harpur (www.harpur.org)
Website by iUK Studios