Tales of Elemental Spirits Series by Robin McKinley, Peter Dickinson

Seven tales describe magical beings that inhabit our waters. Some are familiar mer-people; some as strange as as a golden eye in a pool at the edge of the Great Desert Kalarsham, where the mad god Geljdreth rules; or the unknowable, immense Kraken, dark beyond the darkness of the deepest ocean, who will one day rise and rule the world... moreSeven tales describe magical beings that inhabit our waters. Some are familiar mer-people; some as strange as as a golden eye in a pool at the edge of the Great Desert Kalarsham, where the mad god Geljdreth rules; or the unknowable, immense Kraken, dark beyond the darkness of the deepest ocean, who will one day rise and rule the world. 1 Prologue: The water sprite / Robin mcKinley and Peter Dickinson 2 Mermaid song / Peter Dickinson --3 The sea-king's son / Robin McKinley --4 Sea serpent / Peter Dickinson --5 Water horse / Robin McKinley --6 Kraken / Peter Dickinson --7 A pool in the desert / Robin McKinley. less

5 tales set from prehistoric to present, market to dragon academy. 1 First Flight - a boy and pet unexpectedly ride a dragon2 Hellhound - stars a mysterious dog in a graveyard showdown3 Fireworm - a young man must defend his clan from a creature4 Salamander Man - a slave saves his village with a fiery spell 5 Phoenix - a girl's new friend is older than he appears

Six new earthbound and airy stories from a two-time winner of both the Carnegie Medal and Whitbread Award.