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Eaters of the dead

the manuscript of Ibn Fadlan, relating his experiences with the Northmen in A.D. 922
1993
Ibn Fadlan sets out in A.D. 922 as an ambassador from Bagdad to the King of Saqaliba, but before he arrives, he meets Viking chieftain Buliwyf, and joins him on a mission to Scandinavia where they must battle the monsters threatening the land.

The last Pendragon

a novel
1991
Resumes the legend of King Arthur eleven years after his fall, and his grandson Irion trying to live down the ignominy of Medraut's betrayal.

Revolting rhymes

2009
Presents humorous retellings of six well-known fairy tales featuring surprise endings in place of the traditional happily-ever-after.

Plays from African tales

one-act, royalty-free dramatizations for young people, from stories and folktales of Africa
1992
A collection of eleven one-act plays about warriors, chieftains, villagers, and animals based on African folklore.

The sword in the stone

1963
Wart, as young Arthur is called, becomes a wiser, more thoughtful person and a worthy king as a result of Merlin's lessons.

Read-aloud plays

tall tales
2000

The adventure of the six Napoleons ; The blue carbuncle

1990
Presents two adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson, each accompanied by a section identifying the clues mentioned in the story and explaining the reasoning used by Holmes to put the clues together and come with a solution. Also includes a map highlighting the sites of the mysteries.

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