{"product_id":"the-watkins-book-of-scottish-folktales-9781836810773","title":"The Watkins Book of Scottish Folktales [Philip, Neil]","description":"\u003cb\u003eAuthor: \u003c\/b\u003eNeil Philip\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eA collection of over one hundred memorable folktales from across Scotland, showcasing the magic and heritage of the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eScotland's folktales are rooted in a powerful oral tradition where imagination, landscape, and language intertwine. In this vibrant collection, Neil Philip brings together more than one hundred stories passed down through generations--from the wild Highlands and islands to the traditions of the Lowlands.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeet unforgettable figures such as Kate Crackernuts, the herdsmen of Lochbule, the Black Laird, the Milk white Doo, Oisean, Mac Iain Direach, and the mischievous Whuppity Stoorie. Their tales carry the magic, mystery, and history of Scotland's turbulent past.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis captivating collection offers: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver one hundred classic and lesser known tales from every corner of Scotland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA rich mix of myth, legend, and supernatural lore, alive with witches, giants, fairies, heroes and shapeshifters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStories deeply tied to Scotland's landscapes--its cliffs, islands, lochs, and ancient ruins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA celebration of Gaelic and Lowland storytelling traditions, faithfully gathered from centuries of oral and written sources\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn immersive introduction to Scotland's cultural soul, ideal for readers of folklore, mythology, and traditional tales\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA timeless collection for anyone seeking to explore the wonder, wit, and wildness of Scotland's folklore.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Penguin Random House\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/13\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 448\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.08oz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781836810773\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeil Philip\u003c\/b\u003e is a writer, folklorist, and poet. Among his many books are \u003ci\u003eThe Cinderella Story, Mythology\u003c\/i\u003e (with Philip Wilkinson), \u003ci\u003eThe New Oxford Book of Children's Verse, The Tale of Sir Gawain, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Adventures of Odysseus\u003c\/i\u003e. Neil has contributed to numerous journals, including \u003ci\u003eThe Times\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSignal: Approaches to Children's Books\u003c\/i\u003e, and has also written for stage, screen, and radio. His work has won the Aesop Award of the American Folklore Society and the Literary Criticism Book Award of the Children's Literature Association.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45533348135088,"sku":"9781836810773b","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/pandemoniumbooks.com\/products\/the-watkins-book-of-scottish-folktales-9781836810773","provider":"Pandemonium Books and Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}