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Pub. Date
2018.
Description
The Irish are renowned tellers of tales and these twelve enchanting stories of ancient magic, daring deeds, dashing heroes and mythical creatures sparkle with the wit, nonsense and naughtiness of Edna O'Brien's beautifully crafted storytelling. Tales for the Telling features traditional Irish folk and fairy tales, including 'The Magic Apples' 'The Swan Bride', 'Paddy the Piper' and 'Two Giants.' In 'Two Giants', Irish giant Finn, no longer in the...
7) Leprechauns
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Leprechauns---Juvenile literature. 2. Fairies---Ireland---Juvenile literature.3. Tales---Ireland. 4. Ireland---Folklore. 1. Title
Author
Pub. Date
2020
Description
From Augustine to Mother Teresa, officially canonized as St. Teresa of Calcutta, discover seventy of the best-known and best-loved saints and read their riveting stories. Meet Joan of Arc, whose transcendent faith compelled her to lead an army when the king's courage failed. Francis of Assisi, whose gentleness tamed a man-eating wolf. Valentine, a bishop in the time of ancient Rome, who spoke so often of Christ's love that his saint's day, February...
15) Vampires
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Series
Pub. Date
c2009
Description
Examines the history and popular culture surrounding vampires, including tales from ancient cultures; the story of Vlad Dracula of Romania; legends from Ireland, West Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean; and modern depictions in books, films, and television.
16) Celtic mythology
Author
Pub. Date
2003
Description
Introduces the Celts and their mythology, relating seven tales with their roots primarily in Ireland and Wales and placing each in historical and cultural context.
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Description
An Irish proverb tells us. zA tale is more precious than the wealth of the world,y and judging from the richness of their storytelling traditions, the Celts have always believed this. In In fairy tales, as in music, the romantic artistry of the Celts came to full flower. In this wonderful collection of fairy tales from Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Cornwall, The Isle of Man, and Brittany, we meet heroes and villains, princes and paupers, enchanting creatures...
Author
Pub. Date
2014.
Description
In this book you will find tales of beautiful princesses and handsome princes, brave kings, beautiful queens, wicked stepmothers, greedy landlords, wily druids, practical saints, magic spears, singing harps, slithering snakes, fierce dragons, cruel enchantments, courageous deeds, mischievous fairies and clever leprechauns. Ireland's rich and colourful history is reflected in these myths and legends which have been handed down from generation to generation....
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