Uncover the secrets of our island in this engrossing look at magical landmarks across the country. Travelling province by province through Ireland, Manchán outlines the stories most closely associated with each site, focussing on a specific beast or creature from legend and highlighting a magical word or phrase in Irish alongside.
Discover the dobharchú or water hound of Achill Island; the enchanted sow Cailcheir of Sligo's Keash Caves; the Burren's ollphéist or great serpent; the Caoránach or hairy worm of Lough Derg; the one-eyed salmon of Ballyshannon; and the man wolves of Ossory, County Kilkenny, amongst many others. This stunning gift book is a feast for the eyes for Manchán fans of all ages.
| ISBN: | 9780717196111 |
| Publication date: | 15th September 2023 |
| Author: | Manchán Magan |
| Illustrator: | Steve Doogan |
| Publisher: | Gill Children's an imprint of Gill |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 64 pages |
| Reading age: | 7+ |
| Genres: |
Children’s / Teenage: General interest Children’s / Teenage general interest: Ancient religions, Mythology and legends Children’s / Teenage reference: Subject-specific reference |
Uncover the secrets of our island in this engrossing look at magical landmarks across the country. Travelling province by province through Ireland, Manchán outlines the stories most closely associated with each site, focussing on a specific beast or creature from legend and highlighting a magical word or phrase in Irish alongside. Discover the dobharchú or water hound of Achill Island; the enchanted sow Cailcheir of Sligo's Keash Caves; the Burren's ollphéist or great serpent; the Caoránach or hairy worm of Lough Derg; the one-eyed salmon of Ballyshannon; and the man wolves of Ossory, County Kilkenny, amongst many others.
Wolf-Men and Water Hounds is aimed at readers aged 7 and over.
Wolf-Men and Water Hounds features in the following genres: Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Ancient religions, Mythology and legends, Children’s / Teenage reference: Subject-specific reference
Hardback. £17.09, down from the £18.99 cover price. Temporarily Out Of Stock.
Wolf-Men and Water Hounds was written by Manchán Magan and published by Gill Children's an imprint of Gill
Wolf-Men and Water Hounds has 64 pages
£17.09, reduced from £18.99. Temporarily Out Of Stock.