Books in Oxford Story Collections series

King Shahryar kills a new wife every night, because he is afraid she will stop loving him. But his new bride Shahrazad has a clever plan to save herself. Her nightly stories--of Sinbad the Sailor, Ali Baba, and many other heroes and villains--are so engrossing that King Shahryar has to postpone her execution again and again... This illustrated edition brings together all the Arabian Nights tales in an original retelling by award-winning author Geraldine McCaughrean.(paperback reissue of ISBN 0-19-274500-X)

Many popular stories-- "Dick Whittington and his Cat," "The Story of Tom Thumb", "Jack and the Beanstalk"--join equally good but not so well-known stories. Like the tale of the tailor who slew two giants. Or the maid who had to travel to the well at the World's End. Or the old, poor soldier who cheats the foolish farmer. Or, finally, Tattercoats, the ragamuffin who became a princess. Greedy giants, handsome princes, wicked queeens, and a lot of magic all help to ensure that this collection of traditional fairy tales has something for everyone in the family. (paperback reissue of English Fables and Fairy Stories, ISBN 0-19-274137-3)

Gallant knights, the enchanting Elf Queen, witches, wizards, and wee fairy folk... You'll find them all in this exciting collection of Scottish fairy tales and legends. Traditional tales of great beauty--such as "Tam Lin" and "MacCodrum of the Seals"--are mixed in with stories of exciting adventures--"The Adventures of Iain Direach" and "The Ailp King's Children"--and shrewd, simple fables like "The Fox" and "The Little Bannock." A map of old Scotland is included to identify the exact setting of every story. Whether you prefer Highland legends, ancient sagas, or warrior adventures, there is something for everyone in this collection--along with a good helping of Gaelic magic! (paperback reissue of Scottish Tales and Legends, ISBN 0-19-274141-1)