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Big People, Little People

By Malachy Doyle

Adjectives

enchanting imaginative heartwarming

Genres

Fantasy Fairy Tales

Synopsis

King Iubdan, ruler of the Little People, believes he's the most powerful king in the world. However, his court minstrel, Ossian, discovers the kingdom of the Big People. When the two rulers meet, tensions rise, but their children have other ideas. Their actions lead to a surprising friendship, offering a delightful explanation of why the people of Ireland are the way they are today.

About the author

Malachy Doyle is a much-loved author from Northern Ireland who has written many exciting books for children. He is especially known for his beautiful story 'The Snail and the Whale', which he wrote with illustrator Axel Scheffler. Malachy enjoys sharing adventures and heart-warming tales that inspire children to discover the magic of reading.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Early Reader (5-8)

Published

2009

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