Magical Tales A faun carrying an umbrella; a hobbit who lives in a hole; a mysterious name - Lyra; an ill-treated schoolboy with a scar and a secret. Children"s fantasy books often begin with resonant images. However, they also begin in an author"s reading practices. How do children"s authors incorporate myths and legends into their work? And how do myths and legends change as a result? In this richly illustrat... Full description