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The O'Brien Book of Irish Fairy Tales and Legends

Name: The O'Brien Book of Irish Fairy Tales and Legends
ISBN: 9781847173133

By Una Leavy

Clever leprechauns, cursed children and ancient heroes reveal Ireland’s wildest magical secrets.

enchanted courageous traditional atmospheric

Genres

Fairy Tales Mythology Adventure

What is The O'Brien Book of Irish Fairy Tales and Legends about?

Journey into the enchanted world of Irish storytelling with ten traditional tales filled with magic, courage, mischief and sorrow. Meet clever leprechauns in The Pot of Gold, follow Oisín to the mysterious land of Tír na n-Óg, and discover the tragic fate of The Children of Lir. Una Leavy retells these memorable legends with warmth and drama, while Susan Field’s richly detailed illustrations draw on Celtic art and bring ancient heroes, fairies and mythical creatures vividly to life.

Pages

96 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2012

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