The Orchard Book of Love and Friendship

by
Geraldine McCaughrean
Illustrator: Jane Ray

Exceptional storyteller Geraldine McCaughrean and talented illustrator Jane Ray team up to produce this beautifully crafted collection of folk tales centred around the themes of love and friendship.

There are twelve stories, ranging from possibly the most famous love story of all time, 'Romeo and Juliet', to the moving Welsh folktale of friendship, loyalty and distrust in 'Unforgivable'.

At the end of the book there is a short paragraph about the origins of each tale. The combination of exquisite illustrations and stimulating narrative transports the reader into a magical world of love, passion and friendship.

Publisher: Orchard Books

Geraldine McCaughrean

Geradline McCaugrean worked as a secretary, teacher, journalist and sub-editor before becoming a full time author. She has written about 160 books, mostly for children but also books for adults and short plays.

http://www.geraldinemccaughrean.co.uk/