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The faerie isle
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- Book Synopsis
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Illustrated by Dermot Flynn.
'A stunningly illustrated short story collection of well-known and unusual Irish folklore. This enchanting collection works as a read-along story or for more confident readers aged 8+.'
- Children's Books Ireland
A stunningly illustrated collection of magical Irish folklore for readers age 8+, with a foreword by Laureate na nÓg Patricia Forde "Breathes new life into centuries-old folklore, with atmospheric retellings and lush illustrations. I loved it." Ellen Ryan, bestselling author of GIrls Who Slay Monsters The folklore of Ireland has long been beloved by children across the world, but the lesser-known heroes and villains of Irish legends are the faerie folk. From trickster spirits to slippery shape-shifters, from the tiny leprechaun to the enormous giant, this stunningly illustrated gift book will guide you through sixteen remarkable Irish faeries. With "fact" pages exploring each fae's traits and origins, followed by a beautifully illustrated double page story inspired by true tales found in the Irish Folklore Collection, this will be a special gift for children everywhere.
- About The Author
- Sìne Quinn holds an MPhil in Children's Literature and is a Commissioning Editor at Merrion Press in Ireland. Sìne also works as a creative writing facilitator with the Bookmarks programme at Trinity College Dublin - a writing programme for primary school pupils - and as a Book Doctor for Children's Books Ireland. She was a writer for RTÉjr book club for over five years and is a regular contributor to both Inis Magazine and Books Ireland.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781529518603
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- Walker Books Ltd, (03 October 2024)
- Number of Pages
- 76
- Weight
- 500 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 272 x 196 x 14 mm
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