A Traveller girl creates her own musical instrument from a willow branch and lots of recycled objects. She plays it enthusiastically, but it sounds terrible! Ignoring warnings not to awaken the ogre in the hills, Ossiri goes there to practise playing her instrument. Will she wake the ogre, and will it appreciate her playing? Told by a Romani storyteller and a picture book author, this original tale offers a fascinating insight into Travelling lifestyles and cultures.

About the Author
Richard O'Neill was born and brought up in a large traditional Romani family in the North of England. He is an award-winning storyteller and writer who tells his original stories in schools, museums, libraries and theatres throughout the UK. A sixth generation storyteller, he grew up in a vigorous oral storytelling tradition, learning his skills from some of the best Travelling storytellers in England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales. Richard is the author of eleven children's books, and his stories and plays have been broadcast on BBC Radio. His digital stories have been enjoyed throughout the world, and in 2013, he was the recipient of the National Literacy Hero award.

Awards
Winner of Primary Teacher Update Award - Bronze 2016 (UK). Short-listed for Little Rebels Award 2017 (UK).



Book Information
ISBN 9781846439247
Author Richard O'Neill
Format Paperback
Page Count 32
Imprint Child's Play (International) Ltd
Publisher Child's Play International Ltd
Weight(grams) 240g
Dimensions(mm) 268mm * 245mm * 5mm