· 17 adventures, fairy tales and ghost stories from across Wales, retold and reimagined by the author of WELSH FAIRY TALES, MYTHS AND LEGENDS
· Traditional stories are given new life through a contemporary storyteller’s lens – a feisty, inclusive and relatable cast in a mix of traditional and contemporary settings
· Beautiful, decorative, hardback edition – perfect as a gift or keepsake and for reading aloud.
A wealth of Welsh myths, legends and ghost stories are reimagined for contemporary younger readers.
Meet Idris, the teenage giant king on a quest to collect stories. As he travels across Wales in this anthology, readers encounter a vengeful house goblin, a ghost that steals life from the living, dwarves that have moved in beneath someone’s garden, a tea party of Lady ghosts, a furry trickster goblin and many other fascinating and devious fairy folk besides!
‘A vibrant collection of stories, packed with magic, wit and warmth. Fayers weaves ancient folklore and modern storytelling together seamlessly. I was enchanted!’ P.G. Bell
‘A wonderful collection of weird, Welsh tales. Packed with thrills and chills, and deftly brought to life with classic Fayers’ wit. I absolutely loved it!’ Eloise Williams
‘A wonderful collection of fresh, fun retellings, told with heart and humour, sure to spark imaginations and inspire readers to collect and share their own tales.’ Sophie Anderson
‘This collection is storytelling perfection. Funny, heartwarming and wonderfully weird.’ Julie Pike
Welsh Giants, Ghosts and Goblins events
1st August – launch at Bookish Crickhowell
8th August – Waterstones Swansea for Workshop, reading and Q&A
13th August – Waterstones Abergavenny for workshop, reading and Q&A
16th August – Waterstones Cardiff for workshop, reading and Q&A
21st August – Waterstones Carmarthen 11am for workshop, reading and Q&A
6th September – Waterstones Aberystwyth 7pm evening talk for adults
7th September – Waterstones Aberystwyth 2pm children’s workshop