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Voyager Books (1998), Edition: 1, Paperback, 32 pages
Description
In this retelling of an old Scottish ballad, a Scottish lass, on the Halloween after her sixteenth birthday, reclaims her family home which has been held for years by the fairies, and at the same time effects the release of Tam Lin, a human held captive by the Queen of the Fey.
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LibraryThing member petajaye
A charming folk tale that provides some knowledge of Scottish folk lore. I found the story engaging, it kept me in suspense and I liked the strong personality of the female protagonist. The illustrations are well done, the colors are not too bright or dull. My favorite is the two page illustration
I would use this hardcover book as part of a diversity display for it's Scottish influence and it's female protagonist.
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depicting the three horse riders.I would use this hardcover book as part of a diversity display for it's Scottish influence and it's female protagonist.
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LibraryThing member t1bclasslibrary
Tam Lin isn't as often retold as some other stories, but perhaps it should be. It's a wonderful tale and is retold beautifully here, with lovely illustrations. It's on the more adult side, despite the abridging of certain elements of the ballad.All the same, this story is lovely, dramatic, and
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romantic, which explains its wide appeal. Show Less
LibraryThing member Magycmyste
I read a lot of fairy tales, folklore, and mythology, so, while I'm no means an expert on all the world's cultures, I don't come across tales I haven't already heard at least a variation of very often. This was one of those tales.
Based on an old Scottish ballad, this tale sets itself apart in that
Based on an old Scottish ballad, this tale sets itself apart in that
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it's the heroine who rescues the hero, rather than the other way around. Jennet is a strong heroine, determined to have her way, and I just don't see that kind of woman often in these old stories. Other than that, the tale is sweet and romantic. I've heard people call this tale a little more on the mature side - the most mature thing I noticed was a tiny bit of nudity, and I've seen more adult content in the Grimm fairy tales. Jane Yolen does a beautiful job painting the story with her words, and Charles Mikolaycak complements the story as well with his gorgeous illustrations. In particular, I like the one representing the stages of Tam's transformations. Show Less
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CCBC Choices (1990)
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32 p.; 10.8 inches
ISBN
015201697X / 9780152016975
Local notes
A retelling of an ancient Scottish ballad: how Jennet, red-headed daughter of the MacKenzie clan, rescues Tam Lin, the man she loves, from certain death at the hands of the Fairy Folk. In defying the Fairy Queen, the fiery-spirited girl also reclaims her family's abandoned, long-enchanted ancestral home. Accompanied by Mikolaycak's double-page spreads of vibrant watercolor and colored pencil.