The Salmon of Knowledge

(Hardback)

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Long ago in Ireland, there lived a boy called Fionn, who wanted to know everything.

Fionn goes to live with the wisest man in Ireland, hoping to find answers to his many questions. But Finnegas has a secret. He knows how to get all the knowledge in the world, and it starts with a silver salmon swimming in the River Boyne

Reviews

A beautiful telling of a much loved tale

-- RTE.ie

A creatively illustrated retelling of a traditional Irish legend

-- @KatysBookshelf

beautifully illustrated this story celebrates curiosity and is the perfect introduction to Irish myths and folklore for young readers

-- Irish Farmers Journal's Gift Guide

introduce a youngster to the joys of Irish mythology with this new retelling of one of the great legends

-- Irish Examiners Gift Guide for Christmas

Author Bio

Eithne Massey is the author of Best-Loved Irish Legends, Blood Brother, Swan Sister, and Michael Collins: Hero and Rebel. Her books for adults include Legendary Ireland and The Turning of the Year.

Ellen Kane is a freelance illustrator based in Dublin who creates cosy and comforting images for picture books, brands and more.