The High Deeds Of Finn MacCool

The High Deeds Of Finn MacCool

by RosemarySutcliff (Author)

Synopsis

Based on traditional Irish stories dating back over thopusands of years, Rosemary Sutcliff retells the tales of Finn and the grey dog, of Dearmid and Grania, of Oisin - Finn's son- and all the other high deeds of the brotherhood of the Fianna.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 208
Edition: New edition
Publisher: Red Fox
Published: 03 May 2001

ISBN 10: 0099414228
ISBN 13: 9780099414223
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years
Book Overview: A fantastic re-telling of fabulous Irish legends

Author Bio
Rosemary Sutcliff was born in 1920 in West Clanden, Surrey. With over 40 books to her credit, Rosemary Sutcliff is now universally considered one of the finest writers of historical novels for children. Her first novel, The Queen Elizabeth Story was published in 1950. In 1972 her book Tristan and Iseult was runner-up for the Carnegie Medal. In 1974 she was highly commended for the Hans Christian Andersen Award and in 1978 her book, Song for a Dark Queen was commended for the Other Award. Rosemary lived for a long time in Arundel, Sussex with her dogs and in 1975, she was awarded the OBE for services to Children's Literature. Unfortunately Rosemary passed away in July 1992 and will be much missed by her many fans.