Girls Who Slay Monsters : Daring Tales of Ireland's Forgotten Goddesses by Ellen Ryan

Girls Who Slay Monsters : Daring Tales of Ireland's Forgotten Goddesses by Ellen RyanUnsung stories from ancient Irish myths re imagined for nine to twelve year olds Have you heard of Eithne the supernatural scholar or Fand the shape shifting eco warrior? What about Be Mannair, a gender fluid spy who challenges an entire army, or Be Binn, a giantess who gets her own back on her bullies? From mermaids and fashionistas to athletes and farmers, meet goddesses of all shapes and sizes from Ireland's ancient myths. Stand by their sides as

There is something here for every reader to treasure

an ancient receptacle into which it was hoped 'a mourner could let fall her hot tears'

rainbows aren't painted on the sky

and tells of the women who stand defiant in a world ruled by ruthless men

he zoomed across the sky on his sparkly wings wearing a tutu and tights

forgotten trades

A delightful children's story by James Joyce in a gorgeously illustrated new edition

the shared in-jokes and intertwining of a long-term relationship

from advieh to zhug

and the search to stop its spread before it's too late

'A very elegant

emperors and despots