Books with author Philip Neil

The traditional stories of Wales conjure up a world of adventure and chivalry. Knights and princesses, kings and bards, and the little people who can make the impossible happen – these are just a few of the characters in the stories featured in this book. Drawing on ancient traditions, handed down for centuries by word of mouth, this book features sixteen of the most famous tales from the fertile plains and high mountain passes of Wales. They tell of the great hero, King Arthur, and his Knights of the Round Table. They speak of magical encounters with the fairies, who can make a castle appear out of the air, and of a shepherd high in the mountains of Caermarthen who falls in love with the Maiden from the Lake. All the tales are simply retold by Philip Wilson, with a lively introduction by folklorist Neil Philip.

The orphan Micky O'Malley and the other children from the orphanage have to find other places to live while the orphanage is being redecorated. Micky goes to live in what was once his house with the nastiest couple imaginable, Shifty and Belladonna Glum and their awful cat Claws and their insane dog Strike. The once beautiful house is now filthy and uncared for and the garden is full of garbage. Micky is used as a servant and slave. He plans to run away but is watched over by the dangerous Strike. Somewhedre in the house is a hidden treasure and Micky wants to fin it before the Glums get their hans on it.