Magical Celtic Tales

I’ve always loved folk tales, especially ones from our Celtic past. Una Leavy’s nine tales come from Brittany, Cornwall, the Isle of Man, Wales, Scotland and Ireland. They tell of the bravery of heroes; the woman’s world, which demands cunning as well as weaving skills; of dragons and selkies, giants and fairies. These stories have survived because they tap into something very deep within us: the importance of doing the right thing … These stories, evocatively illustrated by Fergal O’Connor, are both about everyday Bronze Age life, and about the problems of being human. Recommended for all ages

-- Historical Novel Society Review

unique and captivating

-- Ireland of the Welcomes

skilfully retold by author and poet Una Leavy and brought to life by Fergal O’Connor’s lively illustrations                                                                                                                                  

-- Primary Times

warm, humourous and entertaining … suitable for reading aloud in the classroom or for the class library

-- InTouch Magazine

these tales from the Celtic lands did not all originate as children’s stories, but they have been engagingly reimagined for a new generation of younger readers in this attractive book

-- Books Ireland

the lyrical retellings are brought to life by Fergal O’Connor’s detailed and atmospheric illustrations. Read of giants and dragons, of fairies and princesses: all beautifully illustrated and told for a new generation of children. A beautiful book

-- Parents in Touch

richly coloured

-- Evening