The Children of Lir

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King Lir's four children are transformed into swans by their jealous stepmother, Aoife. Condemned to wander Ireland's lakes and seas for 900 years, they endure loneliness and hardship. Eventually, the spell is broken, and they return to human form, finding peace despite the passage of time.

About the author

Ann Carroll is a well-known writer who creates exciting books for children. She is famous for her stories about Irish history and legends, helping young readers discover amazing people and events from the past. Ann loves to make history come alive with fun facts and interesting adventures in her books.