Islands of Magic by Elsie Spicer Eells is a charming collection of folktales from various islands around the world. From the Caribbean to the South Pacific, readers are transported to magical realms filled with mythical creatures, brave heroes, and powerful sorcerers.

Eells' storytelling is captivating and engaging, drawing readers in with vivid descriptions and colorful characters. Each story is unique in its own right, yet all share a common thread of wonder and enchantment that makes them truly unforgettable.

The author's love and respect for island cultures is evident in every tale, as she weaves together elements of folklore and tradition with a modern twist. Readers will be delighted by the rich tapestry of cultures and beliefs represented in these stories, as well as the universal themes of courage, love, and redemption that resonate throughout.

Overall, Islands of Magic is a delightful read that will appeal to readers of all ages. Whether you're a fan of mythology, folklore, or simply love a good story, this book is sure to transport you to a world where anything is possible. Highly recommended for anyone looking to escape into a world of magic and wonder.

Book Description:
LEGENDS, FOLK AND FAIRY TALES FROM THE AZORES. Some three-fourths of the distance between America and Europe there is a group of nine beautiful islands called the Azores which belong to Portugal. Their names are Flores, Corvo, Fayal, Pico, S. Jorge, Graciosa, Terceira, S. Miguel, and Santa Maria. Many people think them to be the mountain peaks of the submerged continent, Atlantis, which long ago was covered by the ocean.However, when I spent December 1920 and January 1921 in the Azores, I found that there were not only pleasant folktales there but even real fairies. They inhabit the wooded slopes of Monte Brasil on the island of Terceira. The fisher folk who visit the barren Ilheos de Cabras on the Bay of Angra know that there are fairies living in those rocky isles even yet when the boys and girls of the Azores are sailing away from them to seek their fortunes in America. Have they not often seen the fairy garments spread out upon the rocks in the bright sunshine?