Between Worlds: Folktales of Britain and Ireland by Kevin Crossley-Holland
Published by Candlewick Press on October 8th 2019
ISBN: 1536209414
Pages: 352
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This U.S. edition was originally published in 2018 in the U.K. The author’s choice of forty-eight folktales and his retelling is exceptional. The collection is divided into themes. The author includes the source or sources used for his each of his retelling of the folktale and if he changed the title. All original titles are noted. A pronunciation guide is in the front of the book. There is a forward and afterward by the author. The black and white illustrations add to the magic of this superb collection of scary, funny, adventurous, and witty folktales. Readers will recognize some of the traditional stories and enjoy discovering lesser known folktales. I recommend this for readers ages 10 and up. Reviewed by Kris Zuidema, retired school librarian, Standish.