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and cowherd to `Bas Celik,' the long tale of „ rho, and dragons, and should appeal to all ages. des is a harshness about the ancient Welsh star tore which makes Legends of the Welsh Hills suitable for the over-11s. They are stnaight O forwardly told and the illustrations catch the les mood of each. John Marks's Spanish Fairy Ta. are altogether more gay, humorous and fanlastic The style is more colloquial and there are occe. sional unfortunate touches of condescension, b the stories are most enjoyable and will atm?! t cer. tainly be new to the reader. Good-sized pi:011,1)111 ti c. 7- to 8-year-olds would appreciate coloureooe