Spellbound
Tales of Enchantment from Ancient Ireland
Published on 5. September 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
64 pages
978-1-84780-459-4 (ISBN)
Description
Eight ancient legends of Ireland, told for younger children by an acclaimed Irish writer and reviewer. The stories are all linked by themes of magic and enchantment, and are perfectly matched by Irish illustrator Olwyn Whelan's brightly coloured and decorative paintings.
The stories included are: Butterfly Girl;The Children of Lir;Labhra with the horse's Ears;The Enchanted Birds; Cu Chulainn and Emer; The Enchanted Deer; The Land Under the Waves; Oisin in Tir na nOg.
The stories included are: Butterfly Girl;The Children of Lir;Labhra with the horse's Ears;The Enchanted Birds; Cu Chulainn and Emer; The Enchanted Deer; The Land Under the Waves; Oisin in Tir na nOg.
Reviews / Votes
'Wrought in a compelling way . . . An excellent introduction to Irish myth.' 'The language used is, as expected, skilful so that the words flow smoothly as the tales are explained in an absorbing way, drawing in the young listener as the stories unfold.' 'The perfect introduction to Irish folk tale.' Enchantment and magic are interwoven in these beautifully told stories, and the scene is wonderfully set by Olwyn Whelan's delicate and intricate illustrations.'The perfect introduction to Irish folk tale.'
'Whelan's fabulously colourful watercolours are a perfect match for Parkinson's skilful versions of the old tales.'
'Lavishly and delightfully illustrated.' 'An enchanting book.' 'Siobhan Parkinson ... is a prolific, versatile and extremely talented writer, who deserves to be much better known in the UK.'
'The language used is, as expected, skilful so that the words flow smoothly as the tales are explained in an absorbing way, drawing in the young listener as the stories unfold.'
'Wrought in a compelling way . . . An excellent introduction to Irish myth.'
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Quarto Publishing PLC
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 6 to 9 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 270 mm
Width: 214 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-84780-459-4 (9781847804594)
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Persons
SIOBHAN PARKINSON grew up in Galway and Donegal and now lives in Dublin with her husband; they have a grown-up son. She is an editor, translator and critic as well as a highly acclaimed writer for children of all ages. Several of her books have won Bisto awards, and The Moon King and Something Invisible were also IBBY Honour Books. In 2010 Siobhan became the first Irish Children's Laureate.Olwyn Whelan was a newspaper cartoonist and graphic designed before becoming a freelance illustrator. He goal is to produce timeless books that children will treasure for life. She has illustrated many children's picture book collections, including Celtic Memories, The Mermaid of Cafur and The Barefoot Books of Princesses (all Barefoot Books). Olwyn lives in Ireland with her husband and two children.