A Choice of Magic

A Choice of Magic is an anthology of 32 fairy tales from around the world that have been collected and retold by Ruth Manning-Sanders. This book is mostly a collection of tales published in previous Manning-Sanders anthologies. Stories are pulled from A Book of Princes and Princesses, A Book of Giants, A Book of Dwarfs, A Book of Dragons), A Book of Ghosts and Goblins, A Book of Witches, A Book of Mermaids, and A Book of Wizards. There are also four previously unpublished stories. With 32 stories, this has more than twice as many tales as most Manning-Sanders title. A wonderful introduction to her writing and great value. It has the tremendous Robin Jacques illustrations, too. Grab this one if you can find it! Table of Contents Foreword 1. The Wonderful Shirt (Russia) 2. The Frog (Ukraine) 3. Jack and the Beanstalk (England) 4. Knurremurre (Zeeland) 5. Bottle Hill (Ireland) 6. The Nine Doves (Greece) 7. The Goblins at the Bath House (Esthonia) 8. Johnny and the Witch-Maidens (Bohemia) 9. Sven and Lilli (Denmark) 10. Aniello (Sicily) 11. Aladdin (Arabia) 12. Esben and the Witch (Denmark) 13. Sneezy Snatcher and Sammy Small (England) 14. Mons Tro (Denmark) 15. Rake Up! (Denmark) 16. King Johnny (Slavonia) 17. The Enchanted Prince (Hungary) 18. The Adventures of Billy MacDaniel (Ireland) 19. Little Hiram (India) 20. Prince Loaf (Rumania) 21. Hans and His Master (Hungary) 22. Golden Hair (Corsica) 23. Constantes and the Dragon (Greece) 24. Tatterhood (Norway) 25. The Princess's Slippers (Archangel) 26. Jack and the Wizard (Wales) 27. The Two Wizards (Africa) 28. The Three Mermaids (Italy) 29. The Girl Who Picked Strawberries (Germany) 30. The Magic Lake (Ireland) 31. Old Verlooka (Russia) 32. Stan Bolovan (Rumania)