Gianni and the Ogre facts for kids
First edition
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| Author | Ruth Manning-Sanders |
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| Illustrator | William Stobbs |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Fairy Tales |
| Publisher | Methuen & Co. Ltd. (UK) E. P. Dutton (US) |
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Publication date
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1970 (UK) 1971 (US) |
| Media type | Print (hardcover) |
| Pages | 192 pp |
Gianni and the Ogre is a special collection of 18 fairy tales. These stories were gathered and retold by the famous author Ruth Manning-Sanders. This book is part of a long series of similar story collections she created.
The book was first released in the United Kingdom in 1970. It was published by Methuen & Co. Ltd.. Later, it came out in the United States in 1971.
About the Book
This book brings together many exciting fairy tales. All the stories in Gianni and the Ogre come from countries around the Mediterranean Sea. Ruth Manning-Sanders wanted to create a fun and imaginative world for readers.
The stories are full of interesting characters. You will meet kings and princesses, and even some magical creatures. There are also witches, dwarfs, fairies, and funny fools.
What's Inside?
Here are the 18 fairy tales you can find in Gianni and the Ogre:
- 1. Gianni and the Ogre
- 2. Kabadaluk
- 3. Mother Sunday
- 4. Bardiello
- 5. Celery
- 6. The Three Ravens
- 7. The Spider
- 8. The Doll
- 9. King Fox
- The Lad and his Animals
- The Witch and the Earthen Jar
- The Battle
- 10. Oudelette
- 11. The Daughter of the Dwarf
- 12. The Bean Tree
- 13. Little Finger
- 14. A-tishoo!
- 15. Grillo
- 16. Trim Tram Turvey
- 17. The Fiddler Going Home
- 18. Peppino
