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Tales Series

This series invites readers into a realm brimming with enchantment, mystery, and unexpected twists. Characters confront epic challenges that test their courage and moral compass. Uncover hidden prophecies and stand alongside heroes battling encroaching darkness. Each installment offers a unique perspective on the eternal struggle between good and evil in a magical landscape.

Ghostly Tales
Tales of East Africa
Nordic Tales
Monstrous Tales
Tales of Japan : traditional stories of monsters and magic

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  • Tales of Japan : traditional stories of monsters and magic

    • 168 pages
    • 6 hours of reading
    3.9(912)Add rating

    A goblin with no body and a monster with no face. A resourceful samurai and a faithful daughter. A spirit of the moon and a dragon king. This collection of 15 traditional Japanese folktales transports readers to a time of adventure and enchantment. Drawn from the works of folklorists Lafcadio Hearn and Yei Theodora Ozaki, these tales are by turns terrifying, exhilarating, and poetic. • Striking illustrations by contemporary Japanese artist Kotaro Chiba • Special gift edition features an embossed, textured case with metallic gold ink, and a satin ribbon page marker Fans of Celtic Tales, Ghostly Tales, and Japanese Notebooks will love this book. This book is ideal for: • Fans of fairytales, folklore, or ghost stories • Anyone interested in Japan's history and culture • People of Japanese heritage • Collectors of illustrated classics

    Tales of Japan : traditional stories of monsters and magic

  • Monstrous Tales

    • 160 pages
    • 6 hours of reading
    4.0(158)Add rating

    "This collection of traditional folktales crawls with bewitching and blood-thirsty creatures, and each story is paired with spellbinding contemporary art in this special illustrated edition"--

    Monstrous Tales

  • Nordic Tales

    • 160 pages
    • 6 hours of reading
    3.9(2238)Add rating

    Trolls haunt the snowy forests, and terrifying monsters roam the open sea. A young woman journeys to the end of the world, and a boy proves he knows no fear. This collection of 16 traditional tales transports readers to the enchanting world of Nordic folklore. Translated and transcribed by folklorists in the 19th century, and presented here unabridged, the stories are by turns magical, hilarious, cozy, and chilling. They offer a fascinating view into Nordic culture and a comforting wintertime read. Ulla Thynell's glowing contemporary illustrations accompany each tale, conjuring dragons, princesses, and the northern lights. This special gift edition features an embossed, textured case and a ribbon marker.

    Nordic Tales

  • Ghostly Tales

    • 176 pages
    • 7 hours of reading

    Fully illustrated with gorgeously spooky art, this handsome gift book showcases the best of the Victorian ghost story.

    Ghostly Tales