Irish Tales of Mystery and Magic Edmund Lenihan 9781781174173

New edition of the award-winning collection, complete with Alan Clarke's witty, eye-catching illustrations

• First published in 2006 in hardback, this much sought after book was unavailable for several years and is now available in paperback
  
• The quirky story-telling of Eddie Lenihan and the charming illustrations by Alan Clarke complement each other perfectly
  
• Affordable gift will appeal to both domestic and tourist markets

Irish Tales of Mystery and Magic is a collection of marvellous stories by seanchai Eddie Lenihan that will charm, entertain and amuse children of all ages. These tales of ancient Irish heroes and druids tell of strange and peculiar adventures at a time when creatures of the night walked the earth and magic was everywhere. Stunningly illustrated, these hair-raising stories capture some of that magic.

About the Author
Originally from Kerry and now living in County Clare, Eddie Lenihan's storytelling is beloved by generations of children and adults alike. He has published several books of folklore for both children and adults and is a frequent visitor to schools, libraries, prisons and literary festivals. Alan Clarke has illustrated numerous books for both children and adults including Something beginning with P. His paintings and drawings have been exhibited in Ireland and abroad - at the International Children's Book Fair in Bologna, Italy; the Itabashi Art Museum in Tokyo and the Art Institute of Chicago, among others.


Book Information
ISBN 9781781174173
Author Edmund Lenihan
Format Paperback
Page Count 224
Imprint The Mercier Press Ltd
Publisher The Mercier Press Ltd
Weight(grams) 250g