Old Witch Boneyleg facts for kids
First edition
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| Author | Ruth Manning-Sanders |
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| Illustrator | Kilmeny Niland |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Fairy Tales |
| Publisher | Angus & Robertson |
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Publication date
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1978 |
| Media type | Print (hardcover) |
| Pages | 95 pp |
Old Witch Boneyleg is a special book from 1978. It's a collection of 13 exciting fairy tales from all over the world. A famous storyteller named Ruth Manning-Sanders gathered and retold these stories. This book is part of a big series of fairy tale collections she created. It's also a companion to another book called The Haunted Castle. The main story in the book, "Old Witch Boneyleg," is about a witch like Baba Yaga, even though it doesn't use her name.
Discovering Old Witch Boneyleg
This book is a collection, also known as an anthology, of different fairy tales. It brings together stories from many countries. The tales are retold in a way that makes them fun and easy to read. Ruth Manning-Sanders was well-known for her many fairy tale books. This one is a great example of her work.
Exploring the Stories Inside
Old Witch Boneyleg features 13 unique fairy tales. Each story takes you on a journey to a different place. You will meet interesting characters and discover magical worlds. Here are some of the tales you can find in the book:
- Old Witch Boneyleg (from Russia): This is the story that gives the book its name. It features a powerful witch.
- The Bunyip (from Australia): Learn about a mysterious creature from Australian folklore.
- The Farmer and the Water Fairies (from Iceland): A tale about a farmer's encounter with magical water spirits.
- Iron Hans (from Transylvania): This story tells of a wild man and a young prince.
- Two Minutes (from Russia): Another Russian tale, full of adventure.
- The Broken Pitcher (from France): A charming story from France.
- Natasha Most Lovely (from Russia): A beautiful tale from Russia.
- The King's Beard (from Greece): A story from ancient Greece.
- The Gold Stag (from Germany): A German soldier's story.
- The Dancing Pigs (from Germany): A fun and unusual tale.
- Giant Babolna (from Hungary): Learn about a giant from Hungarian legends.
- The Cauld Lad of Hilton (from England): A spooky tale about a ghostly boy.
- Tossen the Fool (from Denmark): A story about a clever fool from Denmark.
The Author and Illustrator
Ruth Manning-Sanders was a British author. She was famous for collecting and retelling fairy tales. She wrote over 100 books in her lifetime. Many of her books were collections of folk tales from around the world.
The book's pictures were drawn by Kilmeny Niland. She is an Australian artist. Her illustrations help bring the stories to life. They make the characters and settings easy to imagine.
