New Releases by Robert D. San Souci

Set in an exotic island, "Cendrillon" is a fresh twist on a beloved tale. San Souci and Pinkney combine humor, a feisty, unforgettable godmother and all the romance and magic that has made "Cinderella" one of the most popular fairy tales of all time. Full-color illustrations.

Lancelot, the most famous knight of fabled Camelot, was raised by the Lady of the Lake, a powerful enchantress. He grew to be handsome, strong, and intelligent--but also arrogant and cold. When he joined King Arthur''s Round Table, his prowess as a warrior was unquestioned. But he had forgotten two of the most important qualities of a truly great knight: mercy and tenderness. This is the story of young Lancelot and his quest to become the greatest knight of all--a knight both brave and kind.

To protect his life, Arthur, son of King Uther, was hidden from the court when still a baby. Growing up in Sir Ector''s household, Arthur knew nothing of his noble birth. Then one day at a tournament, he forgot to bring a sword for his brother, Kay. Looking for a replacement, Arthur saw a strange sword plunged into a stone. From the moment he released the famous sword he assumed his destiny as the rightful King of England. But there were still battles to be fought, and with Merlin''s help and the famous Excalibur at his side, Arthur established a reign of nobility, justice, and wisdom whose fame has lasted to the present day.

Recounts the coming of the Pilgrims to America, with illustrations by N.C. Wyeth.

Presents the life of Merlin the magician from his miraculous birth through the age of seventeen, before he met King Arthur.

An itinerant shoemaker in colonial New England makes a pair of shoes for a beautiful young woman, although he fears the red heels are a sign that she is a witch.

Once in a while an ordinary person performs a deed so brave and unexpected that we remember it long afterward. Kate Shelley was such a person. In the midst of a torrential storm in the summer in 1881, a dreadful train wreck occurred near fifteen-year-old Kate''s Iowa farm. Find out what deeds make Kate a well remembered person of courage.

With perseverance and the help of a magical horse, Juanito, the youngest son of a farmer, wins the hand of the mayor''s beautiful daughter.

Retells one of many versions of how an Eskimo maiden became goddess of the sea.

A spellbinding Native American version of the well-loved Cinderella story, this title is by the award-winning author and illustrator team of many popular books for young readers, including "The Legend of Scarface" and "Song of Sedna", also based on Native American folklore. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

A collection of twenty stories about legendary American women, drawing from folktales, popular stories, and ballads.

Presents the life of Guinevere from her girlhood to her betrothal to King Arthur.

When a Japanese woodcutter breaks his promise and describes his encounter with a terrifying snow woman, he loses his wife and must make a dangerous journey to win her back.

Here''s a story in the best American folk tradition. It combines a ghost, a hidden treasure, and an appealing young character who sets out to make his fortune, and does so by courage, kindness and the sort of innocence that invariably succeeds in folk literature. Thomas is the youngest of seven children. His parents work from sunup to sundown on their little back-country farm, but earn barely enough to keep food on the table. Thomas goes out into the world to help remedy the situation and, along the way, shows kindness to a stranger. The stranger rewards him by leading him to a house in which a treasure is hidden, but guarded by a fearsome ghost. Through San Souci''s gently scary words and Pinkney''s wonderfully atmospheric illustrations, Thomas outwits the ghost and wins the day -- and the treasure.

A Christmas Eve journey with a nautical Santa on his gift-laden ark uplifts the heart of a lonely girl.

With the aid of a sorceress, young Li Ju seeks his mother''s precious handmade tapestry held by the fairies of Sun Mountain.

Explores the mystery of the legendary beast said to inhabit Scotland''s Loch Ness and which has always eluded scientific scrutiny. Is it a leftover dinosaur or a harmless folktale?

A Southern folktale in which kind Blanche, following the instructions of an old witch, gains riches, while her greedy sister makes fun of the old woman and is duly rewarded.

Tony Kovacs, seventeen, realizes that he is the only one who can stop a bloodthirsty succubus from increasing her powers

A Blackfeet Indian legend in which a brave travels to the land of the Sun to ask for the hand of his beloved.

Correspondence, typescripts, research materials, notes, printed materials, and printed and hand-drawn illustrations created and accumulated by Robert D. San Souci from his published and unpublished works. The material is arranged in six series: books, movies, unpublished materials, published articles, college works, and miscellaneous.