Patricia Lynch (1898-1972) is widely regarded as one of Ireland's best (and best-loved) children's authors. This book was originally published in 1934 and was the first in a series in which the Irish landscape was lovingly evoked. Lynch has been described as a "master at recapturing the Irish character and landscape" (Irish Literary Supplement). In this story of mystery and adventure we follow the exploits of Seamus and Eileen, who live in a whitewashed cottage at the end of the bog where their father works as a turf-cutter. One day they are befriended by a donkey, who leads them into a series of extraordinary adventures and encounters with strange people. An enchanted teapot, the leprechaun, the little dark man, the golden eagle, the salmon of Knowledge, and Finn and the ancient heroes all appear to share in the great adventure. A classic of children's literature, it remains one of the most magical and exciting of Irish fantasies.

"The turf-cutter's children and their pet donkey have won many friends, who will welcome this new story of their adventures in the border of fantasy. Patricia Lynch has a veritable Irish faculty for spinning fact and fancy into a plausible tale. This seems to pull the long bow a bit—but it is forgivable in being well done." -Kirkus Reviews

A series of short stories, some of which feature Eileen and Seamus from The Turf Cutter’s Donkey.