THE WOMAN WHO FLUMMOXED THE FAIRIES: An Old Tale from Scotland

by Heather--Adapt. Forest ‧ RELEASE DATE: March 1, 1990

A shorter version, focusing more on the fairies and less on the woman than does the classic rendition of Sorche Nic Leodhas in Heather and Broom (1960, o.p.)--and giving up much of its rich flavor and authentic lilt for the sake of a more contemporary-sounding simplicity. Still, it's a grand tale of a baker-woman who's as generous as she is clever, tricking the fairies by seeming to oblige them--and then regaining her own freedom while letting them have the cake they covet. Gaber's bold paintings are handsome without being over-pretty, though the woman wears too much makeup for such a quintessentially sensible character. Fine for story hour.

Pub Date: March 1, 1990

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: 32

Publisher: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: Feb. 15, 1990

Categories: CHILDREN'S