The Leprechaun's Riddle
Published on 6. March 2002
Book
Paperback/Softback
64 pages
978-0-86278-733-2 (ISBN)
Description
One fine day, Dinny O'Shaughnessey spies the Leprechaun Finn, in the bushes mending shoes. With the help of his wife Katie and their sons, Dinny captures Finn, and sets about trying to win his gold.
But a leprechaun's greatest defence is his riddle. So Finn posses this question to Dinny and his familly, "What is greater than God, more evil than the devil, the poor have it, the rich need it and if you eat it, you will die?"
Katie, Dinny, and the five children set out on the highways and byways to find help in solving the puzzling riddle. Can they find the answer to the leprechaun's riddle in time? Will they find even greater treasures, right under their noses?
But a leprechaun's greatest defence is his riddle. So Finn posses this question to Dinny and his familly, "What is greater than God, more evil than the devil, the poor have it, the rich need it and if you eat it, you will die?"
Katie, Dinny, and the five children set out on the highways and byways to find help in solving the puzzling riddle. Can they find the answer to the leprechaun's riddle in time? Will they find even greater treasures, right under their noses?
Reviews / Votes
'Two new magical tales for young readers ... Both books are rich in the trappings of traditional tales: compelling story-telling language, strong moral elements and a tricky magical creature set against a homely setting.' -- Inis Magazine * Inis Magazine * 'Well written, great humour, funny caricatures and zany adventures' -- Parent and Teacher magazineMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Dublin
Ireland
Target group
Children/juvenile
Reading Age: From 10 years
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Illustrations
9 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 195 mm
Width: 111 mm
Thickness: 7 mm
Weight
67 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-86278-733-2 (9780862787332)
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