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roseleaf24's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed these stories, though they won't stand out to me among the collections of folk tales I have read.
nairam1173's review against another edition
4.0
Wonderful, consistent voice and tone throughout, hard to achieve in short story collections. The author also did a good job of picking stories that seemed new and unique, not just "the Scottish version of this kind of folktale." I especially loved the mermaid story.
tannik03's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
It's a story anthology so while there is character development its for many different characters. Still very enjoyable to read.
tealmango's review
4.0
Read the full review here: http://newberyandbeyond.com/newbery-roundup-december-2017/
djahatimisor's review
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
triscuit807's review
4.0
4 stars. This short collection of Scottish tales is delightfully enjoyable and surprisingly cheerful. For the most part they're about brave and clever people who outwit rather than out muscle their antagonists. The vocabulary may be a bit challenging and the book really needs a glossary for the Scottish words. I really regret that the illustrations have been omitted from the e-book. I recommend this to anyone who likes myths, legends, and fairy tales. I read this for my 2020 Reading Challenge (Popsugar 2019 "inspired by myth, legends, folklore") and my Newbery Challenge (Honor 1963).
scaifea's review
4.0
A collection of fairy tales and legends from Scotland. Nicely told, and not surprisingly so; I have long appreciated Alger for her storytelling abilities.
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