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The Salmon of Knowledge

By Ann Carroll and Derry Dillon

Adjectives

enchanting educational captivating

Genres

Fairy Tales Adventure

Synopsis

In ancient Ireland, the wise poet Finnegas seeks the elusive Salmon of Knowledge, believing that consuming it will grant him all the world's wisdom. After years of pursuit, he finally catches the salmon and entrusts his young apprentice, Fionn, to cook it. While preparing the fish, Fionn burns his thumb and instinctively sucks it, inadvertently absorbing the salmon's wisdom. This unexpected event transforms Fionn into the wisest person in Ireland, setting him on the path to becoming a legendary warrior.

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

48 pages

Reading age

Early Reader (5-8)

Published

2013

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