The rhythmic voice in this collection of nine stories and six poems is unmistakably that of a master storyteller and poet. "Once upon a time. . . ," says the narrator of the first poem, and the reader is transported immediately into realms where words, like the faery flag of Dunvegan Castle, are "as true and warming as you let them be." The works are varied and polished; p The rhythmic voice in this collection of nine stories and six poems is unmistakably that of a master storyteller and poet. "Once upon a time. . . ," says the narrator of the first poem, and the reader is transported immediately into realms where words, like the faery flag of Dunvegan Castle, are "as true and warming as you let them be." The works are varied and polished; particularly satisfying are the touching soliloquy from Beauty upon the occasion of her first anniversary with the Beast; "The Face in the Cloth," a haunting tale of desire; and "Happy Dens or A Day in the Old Wolves' Home," a clever story about Nurse Lamb's encounters with familiar wolf tales, told this time from the wolves' point of view. Yolen's words are strong and true, convincing the reader that "all the world's magic comes directly from the mouth." Text decorations not seen by PW. Ages 10-up. Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc.
The Faery Flag: Stories and Poems of Fantasy and the Supernatural
The rhythmic voice in this collection of nine stories and six poems is unmistakably that of a master storyteller and poet. "Once upon a time. . . ," says the narrator of the first poem, and the reader is transported immediately into realms where words, like the faery flag of Dunvegan Castle, are "as true and warming as you let them be." The works are varied and polished; p The rhythmic voice in this collection of nine stories and six poems is unmistakably that of a master storyteller and poet. "Once upon a time. . . ," says the narrator of the first poem, and the reader is transported immediately into realms where words, like the faery flag of Dunvegan Castle, are "as true and warming as you let them be." The works are varied and polished; particularly satisfying are the touching soliloquy from Beauty upon the occasion of her first anniversary with the Beast; "The Face in the Cloth," a haunting tale of desire; and "Happy Dens or A Day in the Old Wolves' Home," a clever story about Nurse Lamb's encounters with familiar wolf tales, told this time from the wolves' point of view. Yolen's words are strong and true, convincing the reader that "all the world's magic comes directly from the mouth." Text decorations not seen by PW. Ages 10-up. Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Julia –
Is stories and poems of fantasy and the supernatural all by Yolen for MG or early YA or adults who are interested in stories and poems well-told. “The Boy Who Drew Unicorns” is about a boy in the present who draws unicorns but doesn’t speak. He goes with his classmates to ride on a carousel, rides the unicorn, touches the unicorn’s horn to his chest and speaks. “The Faery Flag” is about ther Clan MacLeod flag and how it came to be, according to Yolen. A MacLeod and a faery have a baby, the faery Is stories and poems of fantasy and the supernatural all by Yolen for MG or early YA or adults who are interested in stories and poems well-told. “The Boy Who Drew Unicorns” is about a boy in the present who draws unicorns but doesn’t speak. He goes with his classmates to ride on a carousel, rides the unicorn, touches the unicorn’s horn to his chest and speaks. “The Faery Flag” is about ther Clan MacLeod flag and how it came to be, according to Yolen. A MacLeod and a faery have a baby, the faery leaves, the MacLeod grieves, while his people celebrate. Only the faery mother can hear the baby crying, and holds him and wraps him in her shawl.
Natasha –
My personal favorite out of this book of short stories is probably the last one. Coming in close second is The Making of Dragons, though all are charming in their own way. Beauty and the Beast just makes me both happy and sad. You have to read it.
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