Stephen Corrin Livres

Fifteen original stories written during the last 100 years by such authors as Ted Hughes, James Thurber, Joan Aiken, Philippa Pearce, and Walter de la Mare.

THE WHITE SEAL(RUDYARD KIPLING) BILLY FAA AND HECTOR MACDONALD(ALISTAIR MACLEAN) BEDD GELERT(RETOLD BY STEPHEN CORRIN) THE LUMBER ROOM(SAKI) THE MINOTAUR(NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE) JEAN LABADIE'S BIG BLACK DOG(NATALIE SAVAGE CARLSON) THE NIGHT THE BED FELL(JAMES THURBER) FINN MAC COOLE(ADAPTED AND RETOLD BY STEPHEN CORRIN) ORPHEUS AND EURYDICE(RETOLD BY STEPHEN CORRIN) ALL YOU'VE EVER WANTED(JOAN AIKEN) ODYSSEUS AND CIRCE(RETOLD BY STEPHEN CORRIN) THE LOVE MASTER(JACK LONDON)

This delightful collection of stories involves understanding those qualities needed to tackle the nasty character and difficult obstacles in life - both young and old, be this in the jungle or farmyard, town or country. Many of these stories are particulary relevant to our own lives, and prove that smart-thinking and kindness to fellow living creatures are more important than muscle or power.Traditional stories appear beside modern ones, illustrating the fact that nature hasn't changed over the years; in the end good must prevail, however difficult it may seem. The many colorful illustrations that accompany the text to these enduring stories will ensure a special place in any child's collection. It is a book to be cherished along with childhood memories.