Scholastic Classics: Scottish Fairy Tales, Myths and Legends

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Jun 30, 2024

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From the mysterious cat-faced lady whose magic allows a servant girl to attend a prince’s ball, to the princess who meets an enchanted frog; from ogres and hooded crows, to faery bagpipers and shape-shifting monsters… This book includes traditional favourites, classic myths and legends from Scottish heritage.
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