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Irish Fairy Tales (Dover Children's Thrift Classics) Paperback – May 20, 1993

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4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 124 ratings
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The age-old charm of Irish folklore gives special sparkle to this collection of eight tongue-in-cheek tales. Wicked old hags, clever leprechauns, courageous tailors, evil giants, and other characters come to life in such fanciful yarns as "Hudden and Dudden and Donald O'Neary," "Conal and Donal and Taig," "The Old Hag's Long Leather Bag," "The Field of Boliauns," "The Sprightly Tailor," “The Giant’s Stairs,” “The Bee, the Harp, the Mouse, and the Bum-Clock,” and “The Black Horse.” Reset in large, easy-to-read type, with six illustrations, these beloved stories from the Emerald Isle will delight readers of any age with their warmth, whimsy, and sly humor.
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  1. Reading age
    8 - 14 years
  2. Print length
    96 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    3 - 8
  5. Dimensions
    5 x 0.25 x 8 inches
  6. Publisher
    Dover Publications
  7. Publication date
    May 20, 1993
  8. ISBN-10
    0486275728
  9. ISBN-13
    978-0486275727
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Favorite Irish Fairy Tales

Dover Children's Thrift Classics
Dover Children's Thrift Classics

This affordable series features dozens of classic stories and poems for children ages 8 and up. Most feature the complete text but some have been adapted for young readers

Favorite Irish Fairy Tales

Eight charming tales, newly reset in large, easy-to-read type: "Hudden and Dudden and Donald O'Neary," "Conal and Donal and Taig," "The Old Hag's Long Leather Bag," "The Field of Boliauns," and more.

  • 6 Illustrations
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Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dover Publications (May 20, 1993)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 96 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0486275728
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0486275727
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 14 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 8
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.25 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 124 ratings

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4.5 out of 5 stars
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VMR
5.0 out of 5 stars I bought a few Irish, Celtic, or Fairy ...
Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2016
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I bought a few Irish, Celtic, or Fairy tale books to read to my child and this was one of them. I wanted something unique instead of the usual children's story book you would find and it delivers. It has very imaginative stories that entertain both him and myself.
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W W John
5.0 out of 5 stars The Moral Sense of a Person
Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2019
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This is a good book telling people, especially the young, the proper ways of being a good citizen.
Though written with strong Irish-based culture, the stories have given me a wider horizon in knowing their philosophy
on moral sense.
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Einsatz
4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting, if not entertaining…
Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2023
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A mixed bag, some of the tales were rendered a bit dry with the retelling. I don’t know if children would appreciate this.
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honey
5.0 out of 5 stars Not your standard children’s tales!
Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2019
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Interesting choice of tales; some I’ve never heard before.
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T. M. Hammond
5.0 out of 5 stars Not just another Fairy Tale book
Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2013
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Being of Irish decent, I was able to identify with some of these tales. Of course there are stories of Leperchans, but there are others too. A great complmentary book to Grimm's and Jewish Fairy Tales.
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S C Hlong
5.0 out of 5 stars You've got to love Dover books
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2011
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Dover is great. We've gotten multiple books from their Children's thrift classics for our kids. The stories are top notch and the price is so affordable. A wonderful bargain all around.
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Adra A. Wallace
5.0 out of 5 stars Youth Storytelling Award Books
Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2013
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I use these books for prizes/awards for youth in my Youth Storytelling classes and events. The size and content is just perfect for them. The price is great for purchasing for many youth.
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Val
3.0 out of 5 stars A few stories
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2013
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I like these types of books with obscure stories never made into movies. They are good for young readers and lovers of Fairy Tales alike.
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Josée Gillette
5.0 out of 5 stars Reads like your favourite childhood bedtime story...
Reviewed in Canada on August 28, 2021
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Ordered this for my kids. Like how it is short but well written. Stories read like a melody. Love the illustrations. A great book to read to help your young ones fall asleep and have sweet dreams.
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Damiano
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!
Reviewed in Italy on March 19, 2019
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Six classic stories arguably selected from the uncountable variety of Irish folk tales where gnomes, elwes, Giants and fairies live all together with common people helping them to make their own fortune or sometimes taking jokes of credulous villagers. Includes six delightful black and white illustrations.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect. Thanks !
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Perfect. Thanks !
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Crystal Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect
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