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The Path of Finn McCool

by Sally Prue, Brendan Kearney   |  Ages 7-11
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Irish myth meets humor in Giant's misadventure.

Imagine being whisked away to the Giant's Causeway, walking in the massive footsteps of Finn McCool and his clever wife, Oona. This blend of humor and Irish legend is perfect for young readers developing their literary tastes. Sally Prue's playful retelling, paired with Brendan Kearney's whimsical illustrations, ensures a delightful journey through myth and mischief that resonates with the energy of childhood imagination.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
Just Arrived

The Path of Finn McCool

by Sally Prue, Brendan Kearney   |  Ages 7-11
Regular price RM44.00 MYR
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ISBN: 9781472967596
Date of Publication: 2020-05-14
Format: 81 pages
Related Collections: Picture Books, Educational, Young Readers
Goodreads rating: 4.0
(rated by 4 readers)

Description

Book for ages 7+, a hilarious tale based on Irish mythology and the Giant's Causeway from award-winning author Sally Prue. If you go to Ireland and catch the bus to Ballycastle, there by the sea you'll find the Giant's Causeway. This is the story of how the causeway was made and it all starts with Finn McCool, the biggest giant in Ireland, who sets out to find an even bigger giant across the sea in Scotland. But Finn doesn't always have the best ideas, and it's up to his wife Oona to come to the rescue when the Scottish giant follows Finn back home. This funny retelling of an Irish myth from award-winning author Sally Prue has whimsical black-and-white illustrations by Brendan Kearney and is perfect for children who are developing as readers. The Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with book-banded stories to get children reading independently in Key Stage 2 by award-winning authors like double Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine McCaughrean and Waterstones Prize winner Patrice Lawrence. With engaging illustrations and online guided reading notes written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), this series is ideal for home and school. For more information visit www.bloomsburyreaders.com. Any list that brings together such a quality line-up of authors is going to be welcomed. Bloomsbury Readers are aimed squarely at children in Key Stage 2 and designed to support them as they start reading independently and while they continue to gain confidence and understanding.
 

Irish myth meets humor in Giant's misadventure.

Imagine being whisked away to the Giant's Causeway, walking in the massive footsteps of Finn McCool and his clever wife, Oona. This blend of humor and Irish legend is perfect for young readers developing their literary tastes. Sally Prue's playful retelling, paired with Brendan Kearney's whimsical illustrations, ensures a delightful journey through myth and mischief that resonates with the energy of childhood imagination.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.