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1) The adventures of Odysseus

Author

Lupton, Hugh

Language

English

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Retells the classic Greek epic about Odysseus and his adventures as he tries to return home after the Trojan War.

2) Norfolk Folk Tales

Author

Lupton, Hugh

Pub. Date

[2013]

Language

English

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These lively and entertaining folk tales from one of Britain's most ancient counties are vividly retold by local storyteller Hugh Lupton. Their origins lost in the oral tradition, these stories from Norfolk reflect the wisdom (and eccentricities) of the county and its people. Norfolk has a rich and diverse collection of tales, from the stories of the fenland giant Tom Hickathrift to tales of demons, magicians and ghosts. These highly readable tales,...

3) Tales of wisdom & wonder

Author

Lupton, Hugh

Series

Tales of Wisdom and Wonder

Pub. Date

1998.

Language

English

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A collection of seven tales from around the world featuring remarkable animals and extraordinary people reminding us of how vast and mysterious the world is and how our lives can be transformed in the most unexpected circumstances.

4) Riddle me this!: riddles and stories to challenge your mind

Author

Lupton, Hugh

Pub. Date

2003.

Language

English

5) Demeter and Persephone

Author

Lupton, Hugh

Series

Independent reading series. Confident readers. Classics

Pub. Date

2013.

Language

English

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Persephone, beautiful young daughter of the harvest goddess Demeter, is kidnapped by Hades, the god of the underworld. Demeter is heartbroken, and even though the crops are dying, she cares for nothing but getting her daughter back.

6) The gingerbread man

Author

Lupton, Hugh

Pub. Date

2003.

Edition

First edition.

Language

English

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A freshly baked gingerbread man escapes when he is taken out of the oven and eludes a number of pursuers until he meets a clever fox.

7) The story tree: tales to read aloud

Author

Lupton, Hugh

Pub. Date

2001.

Language

English

Description

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A collection of eight tales from various cultures, including The Little Red Hen; Monkey-See, Monkey-Do; The Three Billy Goats Gruff; and The Magic Porridge Pot.

8) Riddle me this: riddles and stories to sharpen your wits

Author

Lupton, Hugh

Pub. Date

2007.

Edition

Pbk. ed.

Language

English

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Invites young readers to guess the answers to traditional riddles from around the world and offers tales from Cuba, the republic of Georgia, England, and India that feature finding the right answers to a series of riddles.

9) Tales of mystery and magic

Author

Lupton, Hugh

Pub. Date

[2010]

Language

English

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A bewitching world of mystery and magic awaits you! Meet singing elves with magical feet; skeletons that move of their own accord; and a heroic blackbird who outwits a powerful king. Master storyteller Hugh Lupton is at his exceptional best as he shares the most mysterious tales in his repertoire. Features stories from Chile, Greenland, India, Nigeria, North America, Russia and Scotland. Ideal for Hallowe'en and for Christmas. Seven unputdownable...