title: The Hidden Folk: Stories of Fairies, Dwarves, Selkies, and Other Secret Beings
author:  Lise Lunge-Larsen 
description: Starred Review. Grade 1-4In her introduction to this collection of magical tales, Lunge-Larsen traces the history of those "beings whose presence we feel but whom we cannot see." She explains that, like humans, "Some are kind and gentle; some are quick to anger and resentment," but all are hidden away. They are most likely to show themselves during "in-between" times, appearing at Midsummer Night's Eve or the winter solstice, or during the transitions from dusk to night and from dawn to day. Focusing on tales from northern Europe, the book is divided into sections on flower fairies, gnomes, hill folk, elves, dwarves, water horses, river sprites, and selkies. Each chapter begins with an overview and contains one or two brief stories. Genial asides appear in the margins and further elucidate each magical creature. The author draws on a rich tradition of legends and myths, retelling them in an accessible manner that will captivate readers. Handsome scratchboard illustrations decorate the pages with stylized figures and landscapes. The vivid hues and interesting textures make an eye-catching combination. Descriptive borders herald each section and highlight motifs related to its subject (e.g., the paragraphs on dwarves are framed by anvils, pick axes, shovels, etc.). A source note puts the tales in perspective.<i>Harriett Fargnoli, Great Neck Library, NY</i> <br />Copyright  Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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  The Little Selkie
  
  
  A Timeless Fairy Tale
  
  
  By: K. M. Shea
  
  
  
  
  
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  a Take Out The Trash! Publication
  
  
  Copyright © K.M. Shea 2015
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
    
  
  
  THE LITTLE SELKIE
  
  
  Copyright © 2015 by K. M. Shea
  
  
  
  
  
  Cover design by Myrrhlynn
  
  
  Edited by Jeri Larsen
  
  
  Line Edited by Bethany of A Little Red Ink
  
  
  
  
  
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  This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents are either
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  Table of Contents
  
  
  [Chapter 1: A Rescue](part0000_split_003.html#chaper1)
  
  
  [Chapter 2: The Capture](part0000