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Wild Waves and Wishing Wells: Irish Folk Tales for Children

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ISBN: 9780750990486
AuthorMc Govern, Orla
Pub Date02/09/2019
BindingPaperback
Pages192
CountryGBR
Dewey398.209415
Quick overview Traditional and contemporary tales for children, from the rivers, seas, lakes, canals, sacred wells and waters of Ireland
€14.94

Who owned a great boat called 'The Wave Sweeper'?
Who went seeking wisdom to Connla's Well?
What was the secret of The White Trout?
What gave the giant jellyfish its sting?
What was the Fairy Ship of Roses?

Here you will find the answers, as well as some traditional facts and modern musings. 'Wild Waves and Wishing Wells' is full of hidden story treasures, lost lore and watery whimsy, and is specially compiled for the enjoyment of 7-11-year-old readers. These stories of the waters of Ireland have been selected by writer and storyteller Orla Mc Govern, and illustrated by Gala Tomasso. Dive in for story adventures not to be missed.

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Who owned a great boat called 'The Wave Sweeper'?
Who went seeking wisdom to Connla's Well?
What was the secret of The White Trout?
What gave the giant jellyfish its sting?
What was the Fairy Ship of Roses?

Here you will find the answers, as well as some traditional facts and modern musings. 'Wild Waves and Wishing Wells' is full of hidden story treasures, lost lore and watery whimsy, and is specially compiled for the enjoyment of 7-11-year-old readers. These stories of the waters of Ireland have been selected by writer and storyteller Orla Mc Govern, and illustrated by Gala Tomasso. Dive in for story adventures not to be missed.

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