Our Little Celtic Cousin of Long Ago (Yesterday's Classics) Contributor(s): Stein, Evaleen (Author), Goss, John (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1599152428 ISBN-13: 9781599152424 Publisher: Yesterday's Classics OUR PRICE: $10.40 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 2007 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Historical - Medieval |
Physical Information: 0.25" H x 6" W x 9" (0.36 lbs) 104 pages |
Themes: - Chronological Period - Medieval (500-1453) |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: The story of Ferdiad, a boy of Ireland, in the time of High King Brian Boru, when the Danes were pillaging the Irish countryside. How his foster-father Angus becomes poet to the High King and how Ferdiad himself recovers a lost treasure. Gives a glimpse into the customs and social life of the Celts, with special emphasis on their artistic achievements, including the Book of Kells and the stories of Cuculain. Suitable for ages 8 and up. |