Fantasy Stories

Robin Lawrie

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Fantasy Stories

by Robin Lawrie, Diana Wynne Jones, Isaac Asimov

February 1999

Kingfisher

254

9781856972093

1856972097

Description

Diana Wynne Jones's personal choice of favorite fantasy writing is a treat for all fans - and the perfect introduction for anyone coming to this genre for the first time. This collection contains stories from some of the best fantasy writers of all time. With stories including extracts from classics to modern favorites, this is a comprehensive and satisfying anthology. There are humorous stories by E. Nesbit, Eva Ibbotson, and Isaac Asimov; tales in a darker mood from Andre Norton and Joan Aiken; and plenty of dragons, witches, wizards, and other magical creatures throughout. A typically intriguing new story from Diana Wynne Jones herself brings the collection right up to date. Part of the *Story Library* series of anthologies. **Contents**: "Boris Chernevsky's Hands" by Jane Yolen "The Hobgoblin's Hat" by Tove Jansson (from *Finn Family Moomintroll*) "Ully the Piper" by Andre Norton "Milo Conducts the Dawn" by Norton Juster (from *The Phantom Tollbooth*) "Who Goes Down This Dark Road?" by Joan Aiken "The House of Harfang" by C.S. Lewis (from *The Silver Chair*) "Martha in the Witch's Power" by K.M. Briggs (from *Hobberdy Dick*) "Prince Delightful and the Flameless Dragon" by Isaac Asimov "The Box of Delights" (an extract) by John Masefield "The Amazing Flight of the Gump" by L. Frank Baum (from *The Land of Oz*) "On the Great Wall" by Rudyard Kipling (from *Puck of Pook's Hill*) "The Waking of the Kraken" by Eva Ibbotson (from *Which Witch?*) "The Caves in the Hill" by Elizabeth Goudge (from *Henrietta's House*) "Bigger than the Baker's Boy" by E. Nesbit (from *Five Children and It*) "Jermain and the Sorceress" by Patricia C. Wrede (from *The Seven Towers*) "Una and the Red Cross Knight" by Andrew Lang (from *The Red Book Romance*) "What the Cat Told Me" by Diana Wynne Jones

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How many pages are in Fantasy Stories?

This edition of Fantasy Stories has approximately 254 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.

How long does it take to read Fantasy Stories?

For most readers, Fantasy Stories typically takes between 5h 18m and 3h 32m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 63,500 words and common reading speeds.

Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 14m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 9 days • Estimated word count: 63,500 words

Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.

What is the word count of Fantasy Stories?

The estimated word count for Fantasy Stories is approximately 63,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.

This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.

Who is the author of Fantasy Stories?

Fantasy Stories was written by Robin Lawrie, Diana Wynne Jones, Isaac Asimov.

When was Fantasy Stories published?

The publication date for this specific edition is February 1999. The original work may have been published on a different date.