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Book

The Faerie Isle : tales and traditions of Irelands forgotten folklore

Call Number

  • J 398.2 QUIN (CEN, OSH)

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Edition

First US edition.

Publication Information

Somerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2025.

Physical Description

76 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm

Summary

Watch for seal-skinned selkies coming to shore every ninth day to dance-but keep a safe distance, lest you become mesmerized. If you spy a fair mermaid combing her hair whilst sitting upon a rock, look away, as that could be bad luck indeed. And legend has it that just one encounter with the silver-tongued fairy known as the Charmer may leave a person lovesick and heartbroken. This gorgeous book offers illuminating introductions to fifteen remarkable fairies, the lesser-known heroes and villains of Irish folklore, from tiny leprechauns to enormous giants, trickster spirits to slippery shape-shifters. Dramatically lit illustrations, stories inspired by tales from the Irish National Folklore Collection, and a look at each fae's traits and origins make this a keepsake collection and a gift to be treasured.

Notes

"First published by Walker Books Ltd. (UK) 2024."--Page 77.

Contents

  • Mermaid
  • Leprechaun
  • Giant
  • Banshee
  • The good people
  • The charmer
  • Wild water horse
  • Changeling
  • Faerie cat
  • Faerie dog
  • Selkie
  • Pooka
  • Tree faerie
  • Headless horseman
  • Shapeshifter
  • Sheerie.

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