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An Irish Legend retold

The Gobán Saor is the best craftsman in the whole world. But he is in big trouble.

He must use his secret weapon: a special riddle.

Will it save him from the King of Greece?

Large print and uncomplicated text with illustrations on every page make this ideal for beginner readers.

An old story nicely retold for a new generation, with attractive illustrations.

Books Ireland

O'Brien Legends series provide an exciting introduction to Irish legends for the young child. They are guaranteed to capture and sustain the interest of the emergent reader

InTouch Magazine

full of humour, rhythm and wit''an old tale, very well told

Inis Magazine

Felicity Hayes McCoy tells these stories with such simplicity whereas Randall Stephen Hall's apt and amusing illustrations bring them to life

InTouch Magazine