The Hound of Ulster
By Malachy Doyle
A daring boy faces a fearsome guard dog—and discovers bravery comes with an unexpected price.
thrilling · brave · mythical · dramatic
Genres
What is The Hound of Ulster about?
Young Setanta dreams of joining the Red Branch Knights and proving that he is brave enough to stand among Ulster’s greatest warriors. When he impresses King Conor with his skill at hurling, he is invited to a feast at the home of the smith Culann. But Setanta arrives too late and faces Culann’s fierce guard dog alone. After a dramatic battle, he must find a way to make amends and earn the name that will make him famous: Cúchulainn, the Hound of Ulster.
About the author
Malachy Doyle is a much-loved author from Northern Ireland who has written many exciting books for children. He is especially known for his beautiful story 'The Snail and the Whale', which he wrote with illustrator Axel Scheffler. Malachy enjoys sharing adventures and heart-warming tales that inspire children to discover the magic of reading.
Pages
63 pages
Reading age
Junior (8-13)
This edition
2021
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