ireland

Presents a collection over seventy Irish stories including The Kildare Pooka, The Trooping Fairies, Changelings, and more.

Contains tales and a few poems from Ireland, including legends of ghosts, fairies, witches, priests, and saints.

"In this Irish folktale, a young and powerful king, has an embarrassing secret: he has horse's ears! Then one day the royal barber discovers this unusual trait. Can he keep the king's long-held secret, or will the barber be banished form the kingdom for good?"--Publisher.

A retelling of the Celtic legend in which a king's children are changed into swans by their evil stepmother and can only be changed back when twin mountain peaks, the Man from the North and the Woman from the South, are joined. Presented in Arabic and English.

"Azari's life has been split in two and the halves are as different as lemons and mangoes. She and her mother fled for their lives to Ireland, where they live in a bleak Direct Provision [center]. They long for their own hot, vibrant country. But to go back would mean certain death. When Azari runs she feels strong and free. But Azarai has secrets--and she is still running for her life"--Provided by publisher.

When A?fe's sister dies, she is forced to marry her widower, the chieftain Lir. She promised to protect her sister's children, but Lir's mistreatment drives Aife to use her magic aganist them. This savage retelling of a classic Irish fairy tale gives voice to A?fe, the scorned woman who took terrible vengeance on the children of Lir.

"In the near future, as fires devastate most of the United States, Lark and his family secure a place on a boat headed to Ireland, which is rumored to be accepting refugees and is the last country not yet overrun by extremists"--Provided by publisher.

An eager, wide-eyed young man faces a famous director, wrestles with a mythical beast, and, with the help of the boys at Finn's Pub, comes to know the secrets of the Irish.

When Eire is threatened by a power struggle, Neve, youngest daughter of the king, must seize the chance to take her rightful place on the throne, with the help of Druid's apprentice Ronan and the realm's most dangerous outcasts.

"Survey the legends and folklore about leprechaun appearance, behavior, and homes in a fun question-and-answer format that reinforces inquiry-based learning for early elementary-age readers. A Stay Curious! Learn More feature models research skills and doubles as a mini media literacy lesson. Includes simple infographics, glossary, and index"--Provided by publisher.