The Salmon of Knowledge

Name: The Salmon of Knowledge
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SKU: 9781760360702
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By Celina Buckley

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The Salmon of Knowledge is a beautifully illustrated retelling of the classic Irish legend. It follows Finnegas, a wise poet dedicated to catching the enchanted Salmon of Knowledge, and Fionn, a young boy aspiring to be a brave warrior. Their journey culminates in a surprising twist where Fionn gains far more than just warrior skills, discovering the true power of knowledge.
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Ideal for children aged 5 to 8, this story introduces young readers to traditional Irish folklore through engaging storytelling and vivid illustrations.

Age range 5 to 8

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Age range 5 to 8

A creatively illustrated retelling of a traditional Irish legend about an enchanted salmon that will impart all the knowledge in the world to the first person who eats it.

Finnegas, a wise, elderly poet, spends his days fishing for the Salmon of Knowledge. He meets Fionn, a young boy who hopes to become a brave warrior, but who must first find a poet to instruct him.

Follow the story of a young boy who sets out to become a warrior but, in an unexpected twist, acquires much more than he had ever expected to gain.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760360702

Publisher: Starfish Bay Publishing Pty Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 April 2019

Country: Australia

Imprint: Starfish Bay Children's Books

Illustration: Full colour interior

Contributors:

Illustrated by Celina Buckley

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 266.0mm

Height: 266.0mm

Weight: 450g

Pages: 36

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Celina Buckley Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational

About the Author

Celina Buckley grew up on a farm in the middle of the countryside in County Cork, Ireland. She earned her Bachelor of Education (Hons) from Mary Immaculate College, Limerick, in 2011. For the following four years, she enjoyed working as a primary school teacher and reading many children's books with the children of St. Joseph's Primary School, Macroom, County Cork. She then decided to take a break from primary school teaching to pursue her life-long passion for drawing and children's literature and embarked upon the Masters in Children's Books Illustration at the Cambridge School of Art. Celina loves using collage and playing with color and pattern when creating her artwork, and she is always looking forward to the exciting projects the future may bring.

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