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Tales from Japan

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3.4 out of 5
Based on 12 Ratings and 6 Reviews

Book Description
Full of magic and wonder, these are tales of wicked giants and fairy children, beautiful princesses and fearless warriors. This extraordinary collection of stories from Japan are lively retellings of legends and fairy tales that include the great story of the creation of the world and the tale of a magical coat that makes people invisible. Meet the Sea Spirit, the Moon God, the Emperor Kiyomori, D... More
Book Information
PublisherOxford University Press Inc
BindingPaperback (3 editions)
Reading LevelAges 9-12
# of Pages158
ISBN-100192751751
ISBN-13978-0192751751
Publication Date04/04/2002
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About Helen McAlpine (Adapter, Author) : Helen McAlpine is a published adapter, author, and a narrator of children's books. Some of the published credits of Helen McAlpine include Tales from Japan (Oxford Myths and Legends), Japanese Tales a... more
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About Rosamund Fowler (Illustrator) : Rosamund Fowler is a published author and an illustrator of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Rosamund Fowler include Home for a Tiger, Home for a Bear, One Thou... more
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