Stories inspired by the Boyne Valley from long, long ago, part of an ancient oral tradition, handed down from generation to generation and written down by the Christian monks of medieval Ireland. Stories include: The Origin of the BoyneThe Foster-child of AonghusAonghus and the Swan MaidenThe Adventures of ArtThe Magic BranchThe Hag of LoughcrewFionn fights a MonsterThe Salmon of Knowledge.
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Stories inspired by the Boyne Valley from long, long ago. Legends include: 'The Origin of the Boyne', 'The Foster-child of Aonghus' and 'The Salmon of Knowledge'.
FAVOURITE LEGENDS FROM NEWGRANGE, TARA & THE BOYNE VALLEY HOW THE BOYNE WAS BORN FIONN’S FIRST ADVENTURES THE BATTLE OF THE HAGS HOW AENGUS TRICKED THE DAGDA ART’S QUEST BEYOND THE SEAS THE MAGIC BRANCH
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crisply written and presented … superbly supported by Lisa Jackson’s brightly coloured illustrations … a fine introduction to Irish mythology and ancient places

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781847176837
Publisert
2016
Utgiver
Vendor
O'Brien Press Ltd
Vekt
602 gr
Høyde
280 mm
Bredde
220 mm
Dybde
12 mm
Aldersnivå
J, 02
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet

Forfatter
Illustratør

Om bidragsyterne

Eithne Massey has had a lifelong attachment to the legends and traditions of her native Ireland. Her best-selling books of Irish myths and legends for children include what is fast becoming a classic picture book, Best-Loved Irish Legends, and of a number of novels for young readers, among them the award-winning Blood Brother, Swan Sister, with its backdrop of the Battle of Clontarf, and the skilful story of the man behind the rebel leader in Michael Collins: Hero and Rebel. Her other books include Legendary Ireland: Myths and Legends of Ireland and The Turning of the Year. Lisa Jackson lives in Dublin. She works in comic books, illustration and game design and has illustrated books such as Best-Loved Irish Legends, Ice Dreams and The Henny Penny Tree.