The Mermaid of Warsaw
and other tales from Poland

By Richard Monte Illustrated by Paul Hess


The Mermaid of Warsaw
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Online price: £5.99
Paperback, 96 pages
Published: 3rd February 2011

Category: Cultural Diversity, Fiction 10+, Myths and Legends
Interest age, years: From 8 To 11

Enchanting, wicked and often very funny, Poland's folk tales are one of the great treasures of Central Europe. Crowned by the story of The Mermaid of Warsaw, the eight colourful tales in this collection include Skarbnik's Second Breakfast, set deep in the Wieliczka salt mines, The Turnip-Counter from Karkonosze and The Copper Coin of Wineta, alongside stories from, Poznan and the Polish lakes. Paul Hess's stylish illustrations make this a collection to delight children everywhere.



Publication Details:

Binding: Paperback, 96 pages
ISBN: 9781847801647
Format: 198mm x 129mm

BIC Code: YDC, YFJ
BISAC Code:  JUV012000, JUV012020, JUV022040
Imprint: Frances Lincoln Children's Books


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