The Faerie Isle: Tales and Traditions of Ireland's Forgotten Folklore
By Author / Illustrator
Sine Quinn, Dermot Flynn, Patricia Forde
Genre
Fairy Tales & Folk Tales
Age range(s)
9+
Publisher
Walker Books
ISBN
9781529518603
Format
Hardback
Published
03-10-2024
Synopsis
A stunningly illustrated collection of magical Irish folklore for readers age 8+, with a foreword by Laureate na nOg Patricia Forde
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.
"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.
Shortlisted for the Children's Books Ireland Awards; Longlisted for the Carnegie Medal for Illustration; Shortlisted for the British Book Design and Production Awards
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