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 Boyne
• The Foster-child of Aonghus
• Aonghus and the Swan Maiden
• The Adventures of Art
• The Magic Branch
• The Hag of Loughcrew
• Fionn fights a Monster
• The Salmon of Knowledge.

About the Author
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.

Reviews

crisply written and presented ... superbly supported by Lisa Jackson's brightly coloured illustrations ... a fine introduction to Irish mythology and ancient places

-- Archaeology Ireland

beautiful stories ... a book for keeps

-- Irish Examiner

Of the seven Celtic nations, Ireland is the richest in legend and lore. After centuries of storytelling, mythology remains at the core of Irish culture today. Thanks to author Eithne Massey and illustrator Lisa Jackson, eight of those magical tales - originally put to pen by medieval Christian monks - will be preserved and passed along to another generation. As the Japanese discovered with anime, vibrant colours and text engage, entertain and educate young readers better than any other medium. Here, imaginations will ignite with stirring stories of The Origin of the Boyne, Aonghus and the Swan Maiden, The Hag of Loughcrew and more. Recommended for youngsters aged 7 and up, this is a fantastic way to introduce children of all ages to classic Celtic culture

* Celtic Life International *

beautifully illustrated

* Irish Examiner *

will be enjoyed by children as young as three and as old as 10 years of age and the parents reading them to their children will also get pleasure from them ... beautifully produced with large font, double spacing and colourful, age appropriate illustrations by Lisa Jackson. In the classroom a visualiser could be used to project the book onto the whiteboard ... I would use this book with first, second and third classes ... would make a lovely present

-- Marie Campion, InTouch Magazine

full of movement. Ideal stories to read aloud to accompany a visit to the area or a school project

-- CBI Recommended Reads 2016

magical

-- Woman's Way

Ireland is a land rich in myth and magic so any book of Irish legends is calling on fertile sources. These are stories inspired by the Boyne Valley from long, long ago ... here retold in an accessible and easy to read format for young readers ... Beautifully illustrated, this is a good collection of stories which are perfect to read aloud

-- www.parentsintouch.co.uk

the best part? Each story teaches you how to pronounce Irish words or names that feature so you know what you're saying is actually right!

-- mummypages.ie



Book Information
ISBN 9781847176837
Author Eithne Massey
Format Hardback
Page Count 64
Imprint O'Brien Press Ltd
Publisher O'Brien Press Ltd
Weight(grams) 602g
Dimensions(mm) 280mm * 220mm * 12mm