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ENCHANTING IRELAND
For Kids
Patrick, Patron Saint of Ireland
• 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) |
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A Wizard Abroad
• 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. Children 9 to 12 will enjoy this book's creative approach to Irish myth and legend.
(IRE113, $6.95) |
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Nory Ryan's Song
• 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. Atmospheric and compelling, this book is a fine introduction to the potato famine, English-Irish tensions and the Irish migration to America. Ages 10 to 12.
(IRE106, $6.99) |
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