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How Cúchulain Got His Name

By Ann Carroll and Derry Dillon

Adjectives

heroic inspiring adventurous

Genres

Fairy Tales Adventure

Synopsis

Young Sétanta dreams of becoming a legendary hero. One day, he sets off to join the warriors at King Conor's court. On his journey, he encounters a fierce guard dog and bravely confronts it. This act of courage earns him the new name 'Cúchulainn', meaning 'Hound of Culann'. This tale reveals how a boy's bravery and determination lead him to become one of Ireland's greatest heroes.

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.

Pages

47 pages

Reading age

Early Reader (5-8)

Published

2012

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