Myths & Legends

'Once upon a time there lived in a little house at the foot of the Wicklow Mountains...' Sinéad de Valera's The Enchanted Lake weaves a world of magic like no other.

A stunning adaptation of the traditional Scottish folktale of the kelpie -- starring a shape-shifting water horse -- made world-famous by Andy Scott's kelpies statues. Can Flora uncover the secret of the kelpie in time to save her family?

A Loch Ness Monster story inspired by local folklore which has become the classic Nessie story. This stunning picture book from award-winning author Lari Don features Nata a Ilincic's atmospheric illustrations of the Scottish Highlands.

This collection of seven spellbinding Irish folk tales deserves to be read aloud at every hearth. Larger-than-life characters, dramatic plot twists and a healthy dose of magical enchantment will keep readers absorbed for many happy hours. Includes glossary and pronunciation key for Irish terms.

A full history of the festival of Halloween

Umberto Eco explores the most distant realms of our imagination