Welcome to the world of dragons, mermaids and ghosts! In this charming collection of folktales from Central Europe, read about . A greedy dragon that threatens the lives of young women; A mermaid who helps a wounded prince; A headless horseman who wanders the streets at night A trumpeter whose tune is cut short . And several other strange creatures and exciting occurrences! Dip into this captivating collection as each folktale weaves a thread from a different time and place to the present!.