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The Tale of Was-Ale and Yule Tide

by Stephen John Wilson

20 pages; Saddle stitched; Illustrated; catalogue #04-0780; ISBN 1-4120-2952-X; US$8.79, C$10.99, EUR7.14, £4.95

An illustrated narrative poem with a moral tale. Wasburg and Yuletown, divided by the snow in-between and a feud, are united by the Christmas spirit.

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About the Book The Tale of Was-Ale and Yule-Tide is a narrative Christmas poem in the tradition of popular favourites such as 'The Night Before Christmas'. Told in catchy rhyming couplets and with a light-hearted, humorous style, it recounts the story of two tribes, the Wases and the Yules, their respective communities of Wasburg and Yuletown divided by a long-standing feud. The Wases specialise in making ale and the Yules cut logs, but neither benefits from the other until Ben Beauregard and Gemima Thumbold, a Was and a Yule, chance to meet and fall in love. When their tribes meet to discuss this apparent crisis, for the first time they realise the mutual benefits of peaceful co-existence. The feud is ended and Wasburg and Yuletown come together for a celebration. In a world in which bigotry, prejudice, division, tribalism and wars prevail, the tale reinforces in a light-hearted way the power of human love to transcend the worst aspects of human nature, and the spirit of Christmas to unite people of good will. The tale's magic is brought to life with full-colour illustrations. Along with classics such as 'The Night Before Christmas' and 'The Grinch That Stole Christmas', the tale's memorable charm will captivate adults and children alike.

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About the Author The author was born and educated in Harrow, North London and obtained a BA from Liverpool University in 1986. He has travelled extensively, in Europe and The United States. Now an Advanced Skills English Teacher, he teaches in Hertfordshire. He has been writing and illustrating since he was a student and 'The Tale of Was-Ale and Yule-Tide' is his first work to combine these two skills.

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