About This Book
This collection presents ten well-known Irish legends, including tales of Etain and Midir, The Man with the Silver Arm, and Finn MacCool, but with a unique, contemporary twist. Instead of traditional retellings, readers might find stories presented as a secret diary, a newspaper report, or a ballad, making them highly engaging and accessible for children aged 4-11. It's a fantastic way to introduce children to Celtic mythology and folklore, blending adventure, magic, and humor while celebrating cultural heritage.
Ten of the best-known Irish Legends are retold ...with a twist Etain and Midir - gorgeous girl is pursued by hunky guy in a green tunic. The result is pure magic Read all about it in Etain's secret diary...The Man with the Silver Arm - The Irish Messenger gives you the inside info on big battles, lost limbs and a boy with amazing powers...The Ballad of the Little Fawn - cool hero Finn chases a deer, finds a wife and fathers a son who becomes Ireland's most brilliant bard ...it'll be poetry to your ears You've never read them like this before...
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Which legend was your favorite and why? What made it special?
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If you could retell a legend in a new way, how would you do it? Would it be a text message, a comic book, or something else?
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Many of these stories feature heroes. What qualities do you think make a good hero?
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The book mentions 'pure magic.' What kind of magic would you want to have, and how would you use it?
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How do these Irish legends compare to other stories or myths you might know from different cultures?
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