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THE SECRET OF KELLS

By: Tomm Moore
Retold by: Mary Webb
Illustrated by: Cartoon Saloon

Featuring Vikings, fairies, and a very cute cat, the story of The Book of Kells is brought to life in this action-packed adventure.
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Paperback:: €9.99

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Paperback:: 64 pages
Size:: 256x205 mm
ISBN:: 9781847175847

Category Celtic (children), Children's fiction

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History, myth and legend collide in this full-colour illustrated storybook of the animated feature Brendan and the Secret of Kells.

Twelve-year-old Brendan’s life in the monastery at Kells is not very exciting until Aidan arrives. Suddenly life is one big adventure. In the forest Brendan is rescued from wolves by Aisling, a mysterious green-eyed girl. In the cave of the Dark One, he risks his life to steal the eye of the serpent god, Crom Cruach.

Meanwhile Aidan is keeping a secret that will become Brendan’s biggest challenge, and the Vikings get nearer and nearer ...
This exciting story is brought to life through stunning visuals and includes a section of facts about the real Book of Kells.

Mary Webb works in a Dublin publishing company.

The Cartoon Saloon was founded in Kilkenny.

'lavish illustrations'
Books Ireland

'stunning double-page illustrations'
Primary Times

‘A book to amaze and amuse any age … the blend of strong Celtic design with cartoon-like figures merge seamlessly together in this imaginative presentation of old legends.’
Irish Examiner

'lavishly illustrated … a very stylish adaptation’
Books Ireland

'whirling illustrations, which blaze from the page'
CBI Bookfest 2009

'exquisite'
CBI Bookfest Guide 2009