Welsh Giants, Ghosts and Goblins

Claire Fayers author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Firefly Press Ltd

Published:1st Aug '24

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A wealth of Welsh myths, legends and ghost stories are reimagined for contemporary younger readers. Meet Idris, the teenage giant king on a quest to collect stories. As he travels across Wales in this anthology, he hears stories of vengeful goblins, a ghoulish party and a whole host of fascinating folk reimagined from Welsh legend. Old stories are given new life in these exciting adventures full of feisty and fun characters living in a mixture of traditional and modern worlds.

· 17 adventures, fairy tales and ghost stories from across Wales, retold and reimagined by the author of Welsh Fairy Tales, Myths and Legends

· Traditional stories are given new life through a contemporary storyteller’s lens – a feisty, inclusive and relatable cast in a mix of traditional and contemporary settings

· Beautiful, decorative edition – perfect as a gift or keepsake and for reading aloud.

'A vibrant collection of stories, packed with magic, wit and warmth. Fayers weaves ancient folklore and modern storytelling together seamlessly. I was enchanted!' P.G. Bell





'A wonderful collection of weird, Welsh tales. Packed with thrills and chills, and deftly brought to life with classic Fayers' wit. I absolutely loved it!' Eloise Williams


'A wonderful collection of fresh, fun retellings, told with heart and humour, sure to spark imaginations and inspire readers to collect and share their own tales.' Sophie Anderson


‘A marvellous mix of old myths for modern readers. I love how Claire brought all the disparate characters and stories together in the last two stories. This collection is storytelling perfection. Funny, heartwarming and wonderfully weird.’ Julie Pike


‘Step into a magical world of goblins, hellhounds and ghosts in Claire Fayers’ excellent collection of retold traditional Welsh stories.' BookTrust


‘The new book by Welsh writer Claire Fayers takes a fresh look at some of Wales’ most entertaining and intriguing myths and folklore.’ The Western Mail

ISBN: 9781915444707

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208 pages