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The Salmon of Knowledge

An Irish Folktale Retold and Illustrated by Celina Buckley
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The Salmon of Knowledge is a creative retelling of a traditional Irish legend, brought to life with unique collage illustrations. It follows Finnegas, an elderly poet seeking an enchanted salmon that grants infinite knowledge, and a young boy named Fionn, who aspires to be a great warrior. The tale takes an unexpected turn as Fionnโ€™s quest for warrior skills leads him to gain profound wisdom instead.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Ideal for children aged 5 and above, this book is perfect for those interested in folklore, adventure, and imaginative stories with beautiful artwork.

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Children will enjoy the unique collage illustrations and an unexpected twist in this retelling of a traditional Irish legend about an old man seeking an enchanted fish that will give him all the knowledge in the world and a young boy hoping to become a great warrior.

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Children will enjoy the unique collage illustrations and an unexpected twist in this retelling of a traditional Irish legend about an old man seeking an enchanted fish that will give him all the knowledge in the world and a young boy hoping to become a great warrior.

A creative 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 far more knowledge than he had ever expected to gain.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760361631

Publisher: Starfish Bay Children's Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 August 2023

Country: Australia

Imprint: Starfish Bay Children's Books

Illustration: Full colour interior; Full colour interior

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Celina Buckley

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 3.0mm

Width: 260.0mm

Height: 260.0mm

Weight: 220g

Pages: 32

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. She then decided to take a break from teaching to pursue her life-long passion for drawing and children's literature and embarked upon the Masters in Children's Book Illustration at Cambridge School of Art.

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