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Finn MacCool (Legendary character)
2 Reviews
(4)
K-3
Thanks to the fairies, Seamus's goat, Finny, can talk. Impressed by his rendition of the tale of Finn MacCool, the judges at the King Puck festival unanimously crown Finny the King of Ireland for a day. The digital illustrations lend a synthetic quality to the otherwise mildly entertaining tale.
Reviewer: Cindy Lombardo
(3)
K-3
Finn MacCoul, following the instructions of his brave and clever wife Oonagh, poses as his own baby son and bests his enemy the gullible giant Cucullin in a battle more of wits than of strength. Cartoonish figures almost burst out of the illustrations, playing up the humor in this tall tale. Detailed source notes and a pronunciation guide are appended.
Reviewer: Pamela McCuen
2 reviews
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