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The Island of the Mighty - by Padraic Colum (Paperback)

The Island of the Mighty - by  Padraic Colum (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>From master storyteller Padriac Colum, winner of a Newbery Honor for <i>The Golden Fleece</i>, comes a collection of fifteen timeless stories that the ancient Celts told more than a thousand years ago.</b> <p/>Among the greatest storytellers of the world, the ancient Celts told tales that, after more than a thousand years, still bristle with life and excitement. This beautifully illustrated book includes fifteen of these enchanting stories, including bold exploits at the Court of King Arthur. <p/>Filled with handsome heroes, lovely maidens, and menacing sorcerers and giants, these tales continue to entertain.<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Padraic Colum (1881-1972) was a poet, a playwright, and a leader of the Irish Renaissance, but he is best known for his works for children, including <i>The Children of Odin</i> and <i>The Golden Fleece</i> (a Newbery Honor Book). <p/>Brandon Dorman is the illustrator of <i>Be Glad Your Nose is on Your Face </i>and <i>The Wizard</i>, both by Jack Prelutsky; and<i> The Christmas Sweater </i>by Glenn Beck. He received a degree in fine arts from Brigham Young University--Idaho and lives in Puyallup, Washington, with his family.

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