The Boomerang Book of Legendary Tales facts for kids
| Author | Enid Moodie Heddle |
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| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's fiction |
| Publisher | Longmans Green |
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Publication date
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1957 |
| Media type | |
| Pages | 150pp |
| Preceded by | The Boomerang Book of Australian Poetry |
| Followed by | A Galaxy of Poems, Old and New |
The Boomerang Book of Legendary Tales is a special collection of stories from 1957. It brings together myths and legends from different cultures, especially for young readers. An Australian writer named Enid Moodie Heddle put the book together. Nancy Parker created the pictures inside. This book was so good that it won the Children's Book of the Year Award: Older Readers in the same year it came out!
What's Inside This Book?
This book is an anthology. That means it's a collection of many different stories in one place. The stories in this book are called legends and myths.
Exploring Myths and Legends
- Myths are old stories that often explain how the world began. They might also explain why things in nature happen. These stories often feature gods, goddesses, or heroes.
- Legends are also old stories. They are usually about brave people or amazing events. Legends might be based on some truth, but they have grown over time.
Stories from Many Lands
The Boomerang Book of Legendary Tales shares stories from many places. You can read tales from:
- Australia: These are Aboriginal legends. They come from the First Peoples of Australia.
- New Zealand: Stories from the Māori people.
- Fiji: Tales from these beautiful Pacific islands.
- New Guinea: Legends from this large island.
- Tonga: Stories from another Pacific island nation.
- Borneo: Myths from this large island in Southeast Asia.
- Micronesia: Tales from many small islands in the Pacific.
- Solomon Islands: More stories from the Pacific Ocean.
This book helps young readers learn about different cultures. It shows how people around the world have used stories to explain their history and beliefs.
