The Oxford Treasury of World Stories

By Michael Harrison and Christopher Stuart-Clark

Book Overview

An anthology of 23 stories collected from around the world, including modern stories and tales as well as traditional myths and legends. They range from humorous animal stories to tales of love and adventure. Among the countries and regions represented are Japan, New Zealand, Sweden, Egypt, Mongolia, Ireland, Canada, the United States, Colombia, Nepal, India, Turkey, China, Vietnam, West Africa, the Andes, Russia, the Caribbean, and Italy. The illustrations, in color and black and white, are by a variety of artists.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0192781448
• ISBN13: 9780192781444
• Release Date: January 1999
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 1.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.4" x 11.1"
• Age Range: 7 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 5