Description
Wandering minstrel, Martin Pippin, encounters six little girls on his travels - who beg him to tell them stories. This he does whilst they are making daisy chains, and so his wonderful tales of magicians, mermaids, pirates and pigs are here-recounted.
The collection includes one of Farjeon's most famous and charming stories, 'Elsie Piddock Skips in Her Sleep.
This classic, magical collection will be loved by adults and children alike - perfect for bedtime reading.
A magical, classic collection of tales from one of the UK's most notable and well-loved children's authors, Eleanor Farjeon.
About the Author
Eleanor Farjeon (1881-1965) was a British author of children's stories and plays, poetry, biography, history and satire. She lived much of her life among the literary and theatrical circles of London, and her friends included D. H. Lawrence, Walter de la Mare and Robert Frost. She won many literary awards, and the prestigious Eleanor Farjeon Award for children's literature is presented annually in her memory by the Children's Book Circle.
Book Information
ISBN 9781782950448
Author Eleanor Farjeon
Format Paperback
Page Count 240
Imprint Red Fox Classics
Publisher Penguin Random House Children's UK
Weight(grams) 235g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 21mm
