Finn MacCoul and his Fearless Wife

Published by Dutton Children's Books, 1999

From the Pennsylvania's Young Readers Choice Awards:

Come sit by the fire and hear the tale of the giant Finn MacCoul. MacCoul lives at the top of Knockmany Hill not so much for the gentle breezes but because he can keep an eye out for Scottish bully Cucullin. His clever wife Oonagh, armed with a Faery Harp and secrets learned from the wee folk, manages to outwit the giant with a comical scheme that finds MacCoul in a baby bonnet and squeezed into a cradle. Faithful to the Irish legend, this fresh retelling captures the wit and wisdom of that magical time when faeries roamed the earth. The lilting language begs to be read aloud and the dazzling illustrations are as brash and bold as the the giants themselves. Distinctive borders, Celtic tartans and ornaments give the tale an authentic richness.

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