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The Eight-Year-Old Legend Book

Timeless Eastern Tales for Young Adventurers

Isabel Wyatt author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Floris Books

Published:24th Sep '09

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This enchanting collection features eastern adventure tales that inspire children to be clever and brave, highlighting timeless lessons of wisdom and courage.

A collection of enchanting eastern adventure tales for children who are themselves learning to become clever and brave. The Eight-Year-Old Legend Book features stories based on ancient narratives told by the Buddha to his monks over 2500 years ago. Isabel Wyatt's captivating retelling brings to life a rich tapestry of eastern legends, filled with courtly kings, wise men, brave princes, faithful elephants, and cunning monkeys. Each story unfolds great adventures and heroic deeds, emphasizing the importance of courage, wisdom, and thoughtfulness in overcoming selfishness and greed.

The anthology is thoughtfully compiled with children around the age of eight in mind. As young readers embark on their own adventures, they will find inspiration in the tales presented in The Eight-Year-Old Legend Book. These stories encourage children to embrace their inner bravery and cleverness, fostering a sense of wonder and curiosity about the world around them. The narratives not only entertain but also impart valuable life lessons, making them ideal for both reading alone and sharing with family.

With themes of adventure and moral integrity, this collection serves as a delightful introduction to eastern folklore. Perfect for bedtime stories or classroom reading, The Eight-Year-Old Legend Book invites children to explore the timeless values of courage, wisdom, and the triumph of good over evil.

'For anyone who likes myths and folk tales, this book fulfills the need admirably…well worth buying.'
--Books for Keeps

'The stories are gently paced and good for reading aloud.'
-- Janet Dowling, The School Librarian

'A welcome change from the traditional stories we hear… The tales are refreshingly uncomplicated.'
-- Armadillo Magazine

ISBN: 9780863157134

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 135g

120 pages