A Treasury of Irish Stories (A Treasury of Stories)

By James Riordan

Book Overview

A man who plants lollipops, a flying grandmother, a lonely banshee, some giants, and a leprechaun are among the characters to be found in this engaging collection.Featuring some of Ireland's finest storytellers including Edna O'Brien, Martin Waddell, Oscar Wilde, and Patricia Lynch, "A Treasury of Irish Stories" offers an unusual mix of traditional folk and fairy tales, ancient legends, animal fables, and contemporary stories. Haunting, funny, and scary by turns, they all share a distinctive Irish flavor which is also perfectly captured in the evocative illustrations.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1856975959
• ISBN13: 9781856975957
• Release Date: September 1995
• Publisher: Kingfisher
• Length: 158 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.1" x 7.7"
• Age Range: 5 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 4