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A Pot O' Gold, A Treasury of Irish Stories, Poetry, Folklore, and (Of Course) Blarney


by Kath Krull

  • LITERATURE
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 181 PAGES
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

A noted writer and a beloved illustrator bring the legacy of the Emerald Isle to life. Created for families, this anthology compiles classic and rare examples of Irish culture, including stories, poems, songs, recipes and even a little blarney. (IRE262, $9.99)

Celtic Animals Coloring Book


by Mallory Pearce

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 1997
  • PAPER
  • 48 PAGES
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

Kids can add their own hues to 43 colorable vignettes depicting stylized birds, fish, serpents, mythological creatures and other fabulous fauna. (CLT06, $3.95)

Patrick, Patron Saint of Ireland


by Tomi De Paola

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 1994
  • PAPER
  • 30 PAGES
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

Celebrated children's author/illustrator de Paola retells the story of Saint Patrick in this delightful picture book, geared for ages 5 to 8. (IRE104, $8.95)

Small Beauties, The Journey of Darcy Heart O'hara


by Elvira Woodruff

  • LITERATURE
  • 2006
  • HARD COVER
  • 40 PAGES
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

In County Kerry, Ireland, Darcy delights in the small beauties all around her. But the 1845, potato blight strikes the land, and Darcy and her family must leave Ireland forever. The story is vividly illustrated with the warm, evocative oil paintings of Adam Rex. (IRE261, $15.95)

A Wizard Abroad

A Wizard Abroad


by Diane Duane

  • LITERATURE
  • 2001
  • PAPER
  • 355 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

One in Duane's popular series of books about the schoolgirl wizard Nita, who in this episode travels to Ireland to aid Irish wizards, fight folkloric demons and drink tea with her auntie. (IRE113, $6.95)

Eyewitness Castle

Eyewitness Castle


by Christopher Gravett

  • HISTORY
  • 2008
  • HARD COVER
  • 72 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

Take a look behind the walls of these fascinating fortresses and learn how they were built to house hundreds of people and animals; how a young boy rose from lowly page to noble knight; and what life was like for the castle residents. With a CD of clip art and a poster. (EUR335, $16.99)

Ireland, Enchantment of the World


by Jean F. Blashfield

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 2002
  • HARD COVER
  • 144 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

A volume in the "Enchantment of the World" series by Children's Press, this illustrated, factual survey of is intended primarily for a library audience, but it's equally useful as a primer for young travelers ages 9-12. The accessible text introduces the people, daily life, history, food, economy and culture of Ireland. (IRE260, $39.00)

Leprechaun in Late Winter

Leprechaun in Late Winter


by Mary Pope Osborne

  • LITERATURE
  • 2010
  • HARD COVER
  • 114 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

In this Magic Tree House book, Jack and Annie inspire a young girl from Galway to go on a grand adventure in 19th-century Ireland. (IRE297, $12.99)

Leprechauns and Irish Folklore

Leprechauns and Irish Folklore


by Mary Pope Osborne

  • LITERATURE
  • 2010
  • HARD COVER
  • 114 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

This Magic Tree House Reseach Guide is a companion to Leprechans in Late Winter. (IRE299, $12.99)

Nory Ryan's Song

Nory Ryan's Song


by Patricia Reilly Giff

  • LITERATURE
  • 2002
  • PAPER
  • 148 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

A historical novel, set in western Ireland in 1845 and narrated by 12-year-old Nory Ryan, whose family faces starvation as a consequence of the potato blight. (IRE106, $6.99)

The Ancient Celts


by Patricia Calvert

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 2005
  • PAPER
  • 112 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

This illustrated survey in Scholastic's History of the Ancient World series introduces ages 9-11 to the warriors, farmers and royalty of the ancient Celts. With excellent photographs of dig sites, jewelry, weapons and glasswork. (GBR845, $9.95)

The Island of Horses

The Island of Horses


by Eilis Dillon

  • LITERATURE
  • 2004
  • HARD COVER
  • 192 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

When Pat and his friend Danny ignore the advice of their parents and visit the mysterious Island of Horses, their discovery of a beautiful black colt lands them in the middle of a full-blown adventure. Told in he first person, this classic tale evokes the people, traditions and flavor of Connemara and western Ireland. (IRE132, $17.95)

Viking Ships at Sunrise

Viking Ships at Sunrise


by Mary Pope Osborne

  • LITERATURE
  • 1998
  • PAPER
  • 71 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

In this 15th Magic Tree House book, Jack and Annie travel back in time to a monastery in medieval Ireland, where they try to retrieve a lost book while being menaced by Vikings (IRE298, $4.99)

Wilderness

Wilderness


by Roddy Doyle

  • LITERATURE
  • 2007
  • HARD COVER
  • 211 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

Mom goes missing in Lapland in this family tale for young adults by the Booker-prize Winning Roddy Doyle. He twines the tales of sullen Irish teenager Grainne, who's long-missing mother suddenly re-appears in Dublin, with the story of her half-brothers and their mother Sandra on a dog-sledding vacation in Finland. (IRE218, $16.99)

When Irish Guys Are Smiling

When Irish Guys Are Smiling


by Suzanne Supplee

  • LITERATURE
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 211 PAGES
  • YOUNG ADULTS

Recovering from the loss of her mother, 17-year-old Delk Sinclair goes to Connemara to escape, and falls in love with everything Irish -- including a young Irishman. (IRE243, $6.99)

Eyewitness Medieval Life

Eyewitness Medieval Life


by Andrew Langley

  • HISTORY
  • 2011
  • HARD COVER
  • 72 PAGES
  • FAMILY

A visually rich survey for ages 9-12, this colorful book introduces the art and architecture, people and culture of Medieval Europe. (EUR334, $19.99)

The King of Ireland's Son

The King of Ireland's Son


by Padraic Colum | Willy Pogany

  • LITERATURE
  • 1997
  • PAPER
  • 320 PAGES
  • FAMILY

This delightful, illustrated collection of favorite folktales from the Emerald Isle, first published in 1916, is rich with humor, whimsy and imagination. Great for kids and for reading aloud. (IRE157, $12.95)

The Secret of Roan Inish


by John Sayles

  • 1995
  • DVD
  • FAMILY

John Sayles's beautiful, evocative film follows a young girl who is sent to live with her grandparents on the Irish coast and discovers the mythical truth of her family history and the mysterious island of Roan Inish. (IRE133, $24.95)

 

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