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From the banks of the mighty Mississippi to a sparkling stream in Kyoto, from the misty moors of Scotland to Africa's folktale forests, listeners will be transported as legendary heroes, mythical maidens, and talented tricksters weave their magic. These stories from the popular newspaper column Tell Me a Story, read by eight of the stage and screen's most talented actors, with music by renowned composer Laura Hall, will delight listeners from five to 95.

This wonderful collection with eight magical folktales read by stage and screen's most talented actors, and music by renowned composer Laura Hall, will delight listeners from 5 to 95. From the banks of the mighty Mississippi to a sparkling stream in Kyoto, from the misty moors of Scotland to Africa's folktale forests, listeners will be transported as legendary heroes, mythical maidens and talented tricksters weave their magic. This compilation is funny, wise, and richly compelling. Amy Friedman (writer and co-producer) writes Tell Me A Story and has also written numerous books, articles and stories for adults. Amy teaches writing in Los Angeles and Cleveland, and hopes to continue to produce more audio of the more than 750 stories she has written for Tell Me A Story.