Wild Waves and Wishing Wells: Irish Folk Tales for Children

Who owned a great boat called ‘The Wave Sweeper’? Who went seeking wisdom to Connla’s Well? What was the secret of The White Trout? What gave the giant jellyfish its sting? What was the Fairy Ship of Roses? Here you will find the answers, as well as some traditional facts and modern musings. ‘Wild Waves and Wishing Wells’ is full of hidden story treasures, lost lore and watery whimsy, and is specially compiled for the enjoyment of 7-11-year-old readers. These stories of the waters of Ireland have been selected by writer and storyteller Orla Mc Govern, and illustrated by Gala Tomasso. Dive in for story adventures not to be missed. AUTHOR: Orla is a writer, storyteller and performer based in the West of Ireland. She has performed and taught storytelling and improvised theatre workshops extensively in the US and Europe. She is a member of Irish Equity, Irish Writers’ Guild and a Committee Member of Storytellers of Ireland. She has won several awards for her plays and storytelling performances. She runs storytelling and creative events and performances with The Spontaneous Theatre People, and Moth & Butterfly. Her first book for THP Ireland was Dublin Folk Tales for Children.
30 b/w illustrations