Telling Tales — Susan Price

Clo, Letty and Granny Shearing...There at every gathering, spinning thread and stories. Spinning, measuring and cutting through the thread that's spun...They make sandwiches, wipe tears, mind children, stitch clothing and always have a story to tell...When a young girl must leave home and make her own way...When a new baby is born...When a bride's wedding clothes are stitched...When a neighbour dies...Clo, Letty and Granny Shearing are there, spinning tales, weaving stories...And the tales they tell are Telling Tales.(Warning: these are not fairy tales for young children.) Susan Price has a life-long interest in folk-lore and traditional stories, and has written several collections of folk-tales, including 'The Story Collector', 'Crack A Story' and 'Head and Tales.'A well-known writer for children and young adults, Susan Price was first published, at 16, by Faber. She has since published many books, including the Carnegie winning 'Ghost Drum' and the Guardian prize winning 'The Sterkarm Handshake.' Her books have been translated into many languages and published world-wide.