Ardagh, Philip

A collection of stories, primarily about brave warrior gods, told around the fireside on cold winter nights by the people of Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and Iceland.

Retells traditional myths and legends of the Chinese people, providing brief commentary on the cultural context of the stories.

Retells traditional tales from Celtic regions, examining the cultures, geography, and religions from which they came.

Retells some of the most famous Greek myths about gods, goddesses, humans, heroes, and monsters, explaining the background of the tales and how they have survived.

A collection of traditional tales from Africa, reflecting the cultures and religions from which the stories come.

In their third and final adventure, the McNally children meet Lionel Lyons, who asks their help to fix problems that were created by time travelers.

In their second adventure, the four remaining McNally children are drawn to the mysterious Fishbone Forest in search of their dead brother's stolen brain, only to discover the terrifying Mr. Maggs and his sinister plan to change the world.

Leaving his parents, his Mad Uncle Jack, and his Even Madder Aunt Maud at home at Awful End, Eddie Dickens, along with the color-blind Lady Constance, boards the ship the Pompous Pig on a mission to America.

Eleven-year-old Eddie Dickens's life becomes one long adventure after his parents are stricken with a strange disease and he is sent to stay with Mad Uncle Jack and Even Madder Aunt Maud at their home, Awful End.

When Le Fay McNally becomes a finalist in the "Tap 'n' Type" typewriting competition, she and her four unusual siblings stay at the Dell Hotel, where they encounter joy, tragedy, and a variety of interesting characters.