Tales From Grandfather and Bacus the Swamp Troll
By Louise R. Roarty 

     Sit back and relax as Bacus, the Swamp Troll, comes out of his dark swampy existence to meet with Grandfather. He has brought with him old scrolls that are filled with magical stories. He even has taken the liberty of preparing turnip soup in case you were to get hungry.

     Bacus's and Grandfather's intriguing tales paint a picture that will take you far away to another place and time. Their tales are entwined with mystical elements such as Indian shamans, Vikings, hobos, and wild mushroom-gathering trolls. With such a vast assortment of highly entertaining characters, time will quickly slip away from you as you become caught up in their fascinating tales.

     Louise Roarty has written a charming collection of legendary folk stories. Her fresh approach to capture her audience is to be admired. I thoroughly enjoyed this book, but I found myself wishing it was longer in length. I would have enjoyed hearing more of Bacus's and Grandfather's adventures.