The Children of Lir
By Dawn Casey
2002
First Published
4.20
Average Rating
32
Number of Pages
In the North Sea a jealous queen transforms King Lir's three children into swans, doomed to spend nine hundred years tossed by the icy waves. Will the children of Lir escape their tragic destiny The Children of Lir is one of Ireland's best known traditional tales. A haunting myth beautifully retold, Dawn Casey's adaptation of 'The Children of Lir' will captivate children around the world. This well-loved Celtic tale is an excellent example of traditional storytelling and provides a platform for introducing readers to Celtic mythology, as well as encouraging creative reading and writing.
Avg Rating
4.20
Number of Ratings
10
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Author
Dawn Casey
Author · 18 books
Dawn Casey traveled in Africa and Asia before working in a garden studio, publishing multicultural children's books. She now dreams up her own stories, inspired by the everyday magic of the world. She lives with her husband, two little ones, and a tabby cat.
