Irish Legends: Newgrange, Tara & the Boyne Valley
No. of pages 64
Published: 2016
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Stories inspired by the Boyne Valley 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. Stories include:
- The Origin of the Boyne
- The Foster-child of Aonghus
- Aonghus and the Swan Maiden
- The Adventures of Art
- The Magic Branch
- The Hag of Loughcrew
- Fionn fights a Monster
- The Salmon of Knowledge.
This book has been graded for interest at 7+ years.
There are 64 pages in this book. This book was published 2016 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).