Fran Parnell graduated from Cambridge University with a degree in Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic. Fran has worked as an editor on both children's books and travel guides. Even when she can't escape to exotic places, she uses stories to travel in her imagination. She has always loved monster tales, 'the bigger and badder the better!' Fran lives in Hebden Bridge, Yorkshire. Sophie Fatus is a full-time illustrator and sculptress, who studied at the prestigious Academy of Fine Art in Paris. Her brightly coloured illustrations and quirky style are world-renowned and have graced the pages of many Barefoot books including If You're Happy and You Know It!, The Real Princess and The Story Tree. Sophie lives in Florence, Italy.
A story from North America, in which young readers can discover what happens when a brave woman and her husband are kind to a savage and terrible Chenoo.
A Nepalese tale in which a lazy boy who is cast out of his home by his exasperated mother reaps rewards during an encounter with an abominable snowman.
Features two chapters, one showcasing Iceland's highlights, and the other focusing on the many outdoor activities, such as glacier-hiking, dog sledding and whale watching.
Part of the Lonely Planet Country Guide Series. The best-selling guide to Scandinavia's largest country and provides the lowdown on everything from the northern lights to Stockholm nightlife.
Serving as a guide, this title has grid-referenced maps to Iceland's nightlife capital Reykjavik. It includes a seasonal-themed colour section on outdoor and adventure activities, from snowmobiling and biking to whale watching and diving. It offers coverage of environmental issues, as well as information on driving around Iceland.
Brave young Pedro faces monsters and greedy guards when he tries to rescue three princesses who were kidnapped after their father turned them into oranges as punishment for their naughtiness.
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