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Tales from the Deep
By Cerys Matthews
Published by
Pont Books
ISBN 9781848513129
Category Children’s Picture Book 5 years and above
Summer 2011
Synopsis
Two Welsh legends lyrically retold. Ghost Bells of the Lowlands relates the story of a gatekeeper who fails to carry out his duties, placing the villagers at the mercy of the sea. Myddfai Magic narrates the story of Gwyn, a farmer who sees a beautiful girl emerge from the lake.
Author's Biography
Cerys Matthews is well known worldwide as a successful singer / songwriter. Formerly the front woman of Catatonia, she was a rock icon in the 1990's. She has returned to her folk roots and since released five successful solo albums. She currently presents a Sunday show for BBC 6 Music.
Reviews
Price £ 5.99 Binding: Paperback
Reader Comments
Super book, with distinctive illustrations & a dark story.
Bought this for my school after hearing Cerys read it at the Hay Festival. Wonderful rhythm for reading aloud, and makes these traditional tales accessible to the youngest of children : )
brilliantly written and illustrated
Stories and illustrations that children will remember by performer and songwriter Cerys Matthews. Two Welsh Legends are reinterpreted lyrically. Enjoyable and thought provoking like good children's stories should be.
A delightful picture book - two Welsh legends lyrically retold with stunning illustrations. Cerys Matthews's first book deserves worldwide recognition, just like her music!