Sequel to: Ask the bones. Includes bibliographical references (p. 158-162).
Contents:
The wizard's apprentice (Eastern Europe). Courting Astriah (Germany) -- The shaggy gray arm (Iceland) -- The prince's fate (Egypt) -- The headless horseman (Ireland) -- The knife (Germany) -- The werewolf in the forest (Eastern Europe) -- The secret (Italy) -- The severed head (Persia) -- The dangerous dead (China) -- The haunted bell (Spain) -- The gruesome test (Japan) -- The enchanted cave (Spain) -- The witch of the woods (Eastern Europe) -- Wishes gone awry (Scotland) -- The ghost of the rainbow maiden (Hawaii) -- The wife's tale (China) -- Youth without age (Turkey) -- The haunted violin (Germany) -- the evil sea ghost (Norway) -- The peasant's' revenge (Germany) -- The wizard's apprentice (Eastern Europe).
Summary:
A collection of 22 scary folktales from countries around the world including Ireland, Germany, Iceland, Egypt, Italy, Persia, China, Spain, Scotland, the United States, Turkey, and Eastern Europe.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.