The King of Ireland’s Son
HISTORICAL FICTION – A HERO’S JOURNEY
The King of Ireland’s Son is a middle grade book originally retold and published by Padraic Colum in 1916. Author Reg Down has edited this version to include “a map covering the geography of the story, and included a brief biography of the master storyteller himself.”
ABOUT THE STORY
The son sets out to find the Enchanter of the Black Back-Lands. His adventures lead him to the Land of the Mist, the Town of the Red Castle, and the worlds of Gilly of the Goatskin, the Hags of the Long Teeth, Princess Flame-of-Wine, and the Giant Crom.
This is a true Irish wonder tale: a coming of age story of the youngest son of the King of Ireland who sets off on an impossible quest. The stories weave together, stories within stories, in a fantastic tapestry of humor, poetry, action and adventure.
Great for reading aloud as a bedtime story, generations of children have loved Padraic Colum‘s unmatched storytelling.
IS YOUR CHILD ENROLLED IN A WALDORF SCHOOL?
Waldorf students are often told the story of the King of Ireland’s Son in class 2. Students age 8 to 9 love adventure stories and hearing the tales in this book definitely provide adventure. Also a great read aloud for grade 3 or independent reading for ages 10/11+ years.
DETAILS
- The King of Ireland’s Son
- Written by Padraic Colum and illustrated by Willy Pogany. Edited by Reg Down.
- Published by Pied Piper Press, September 14, 2012.
- Ages 8+ years (read aloud or read and retell is more appropriate for children age 8/9)
- Ages 10+ years for independent reading
- 0.54″ H x 9.02″ L x 5.98″ W (0.76 lbs) 256 pages
- Softcover
- Historical fiction, Hero’s Journey, Quest Tale, Culture, Adventure, Drama, Bedtime Story
- Available to ship from publisher in about 4 business days or less
