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'Scotland's greatest contemporary storyteller.'
-- The Guardian

Silver Unicorns and Golden Birds is a treasure trove of traditional Scottish folk and fairy tales as told by Duncan Williamson, one of Scotland's greatest storytellers.

Young readers will explore a land of folklore and magic inhabited by friendly fairies, wicked ogres, majestic birds and shining unicorns in captivating tales, full of colour, humour and life. These timeless stories have been passed down the generations through oral tradition and are now retold for today's children while carefully preserving Duncan's unique storytelling voice.

One of Scotland's Travelling People, Duncan spent a lifetime journeying the country's highways and byways, collecting stories along the way. This beautifully presented treasury includes insight into Duncan's life and cultural heritage alongside a curated collection of his best-loved stories and classic tales.

A selection of these stories has previously appeared in The Coming of the Unicorn and The Flight of the Golden Bird.

Silver Unicorns and Golden Birds: Scottish Traveller Tales for Children

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Hardback by Duncan Williamson , Linda Williamson

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'Scotland's greatest contemporary storyteller.'-- The GuardianSilver Unicorns and Golden Birds is a treasure trove of traditional Scottish folk and fairy... Read more

    Publisher: Floris Books
    Publication Date: 18/08/2022
    ISBN13: 9781782508199, 978-1782508199
    ISBN10: 1782508198

    Number of Pages: 224

    Children & Teen , Teen & Young Adult

    Description

    'Scotland's greatest contemporary storyteller.'
    -- The Guardian

    Silver Unicorns and Golden Birds is a treasure trove of traditional Scottish folk and fairy tales as told by Duncan Williamson, one of Scotland's greatest storytellers.

    Young readers will explore a land of folklore and magic inhabited by friendly fairies, wicked ogres, majestic birds and shining unicorns in captivating tales, full of colour, humour and life. These timeless stories have been passed down the generations through oral tradition and are now retold for today's children while carefully preserving Duncan's unique storytelling voice.

    One of Scotland's Travelling People, Duncan spent a lifetime journeying the country's highways and byways, collecting stories along the way. This beautifully presented treasury includes insight into Duncan's life and cultural heritage alongside a curated collection of his best-loved stories and classic tales.

    A selection of these stories has previously appeared in The Coming of the Unicorn and The Flight of the Golden Bird.

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