Finn McCool and the Great Fish

Finn McCool is the largest giant in all of Ireland. He's a fierce warrior, even beating the giant Culcullan and saving Ireland from the Scots. Helpful and kind, he helps the farmers bring in the hay. And everyone in the village of Drumnahoon admires him. "He's the best-hearted man that ever walked on Ireland's green grass." But for all his strength, courage, and goodness, there's one thing that Finn lacks. He's just not smart. And he knows it. When a wise man living in a nearby village tells Finn about a magical red salmon with the wisdom of the world, Finn sets out to catch the fish. And he learns a thing or two about himself in the process. An author of more than 250 children's books, Eve Bunting has won numerous awards and honors, including a Pen International Special Achievement award for her contribution to Children's Literature. In 2002 she was chosen to be Irish American Woman of the Year by the Irish American Heritage Committee of New York. She lives in Pasadena, California. Zachary Pullen's picture-book illustrations have won awards and garnered starred reviews. He has been honored several times with acceptance into the prestigious Society of Illustrators juried shows and Communication Arts Illustration Annual of the best in current illustration. Zak lives in Wyoming.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press
Published: 01/02/2010
ISBN: 9781585363667
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 11.00h x 9.20w x 0.50d

Review Citations: Booklist 04/01/2010 pg. 43
School Library Journal 04/01/2010 pg. 144
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2010 pg. 399 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 136071 / Finn McCool and the Great Fish
Reading Level: 4 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5