Tales of Court and Castle

By Bodger, Joan & Lang, Mark & Setterington, Ken

Publishers Summary:
Selected by the Children’s Book Committee at Bank Street College of Education as one of the 2004 Best Children’s Books for the YearThe late Joan Bodger was known internationally as one of our foremost storytellers. At the heart of her repertoire were the great medieval tales of lords and ladies, treachery, and chivalry. Among these beautiful courtly tales from Europe are the stories of Tristan – young and old – Childe Rowland, Burd Janet, and Iron John.These are stories that were heard at the long tables of the great halls, stories repeated around modest peat fires in cozy cottages, stories that traveled with the tellers across the seas. Tales of Court and Castle is an irresistible invitation to young readers to discover stories of enduring power.

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ISBN
978-0-88776-614-5
Publisher
Tundra Books


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Reviewed on February 1, 2004

Gr 4-8 Bodger's last children's book presents her wonderful retellings of seven English, Irish, and Welsh tales. Tristan, Iron John, Burd Janet, Tamlane, and others come to life with language that speaks to the stories' origins, but will engage modern readers. The selections appear very close to...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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