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Best-Loved Irish Legends


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No. of pages 64

Published: 2018

Great for age 5-12 years

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Stories from long, long ago, part of an ancient oral tradition, handed down from generation to generation and written down by the Christian monks of medieval Ireland. This hugely popular book is now available in paperback. FAVOURITE LEGENDS FROM ANCIENT IRELAND The Salmon of KnowledgeHow C Chulainn Got His NameThe Children of LirThe King with Donkeys EarsFionn and the GiantThe White WolfhoundOisn

 

 

This book has been graded for interest at 6 years.

There are 64 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2018 by O'Brien Press Ltd .

Eithne Massey has written many books for both adults and children, mainly based on the legends of Ireland. Her adaptation of the award-winning movie The Secret of Kells is set in the time of the early Viking raids; The Silver Stag of Bunratty and Where the Stones Sing are set in Norman Ireland and Blood Brother, Swan Sister at the time of the Battle of Clontarf. All blend together historical detail with myths, legends and folklore, resulting in stories which will appeal to "young readers who enjoy an adventure with well-rounded characters and a touch of magic and history" (www. childrensbooksireland. ie).

 

'lively retellings ... vibrant illustrations'

-- Evening Echo

 

'a book to keep and treasure'

-- Irish Examiner

 

'a collection of old favourites including The Children of Lir and The Salmon of Knowledge in one handsomely illustrated volume for 4+'

-- Irish Independent

 

'stories are told in a simple style'

-- Inis

 

'cosy and familiar'

-- Inis

 

'humourous comic echoes'

-- Inis

 

'an essential heritage of great tales'

-- The School Librarian

 

'an excellent way of introducing a new range of traditional tales beyond those commonly known'

-- Parents in Touch

 

'give(s) us a glimpse of another world, while also teaching us universal truths'

-- Carousel

 

'perfect for story time with the little ones'

-- Irish America Magazine

 

'the illustrations are vivid and charming'

-- Irish America Magazine

 

'engaging and enjoyable'

-- Irish America Magazine