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How Cúchulain Got His Name

Name: How Cúchulain Got His Name
ISBN: 9781842235928

By Ann Carroll and Derry Dillon

How does a determined boy become Ireland’s greatest hero after facing a fierce guard dog?

heroic inspiring adventurous

Genres

Fairy Tales Adventure

What is How Cúchulain Got His Name about?

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)

This edition

2012

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