Tom's Tale
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Cover Story
The poem on our front cover is taken from Figgie Hobbin by Charles Causley, with illustrations by Gerald Rose, re-issued by Macmillan (0 333 12078 7, £7.50) in May 1990. Figgie Hobbin was first published in 1970 and has remained in print ever since. We are grateful to Macmillan for help in using this illustration.
Tom's Tale
The story of the two green children who came out of the wolf pit and lived for a time among the villagers has survived in English folklore for centuries, and there have been several versions of it for children. This one is workmanlike and interesting, but somehow lacks the unearthliness of the original legend. It's matter-of-fact where one wants magic, and down-to-earth where one looks for mystery. However, it reads easily and does tell its tale in an effectively straightforward manner.

