Girls who slay monsters :

Ryan, Ellen,

Girls who slay monsters : daring tales of Ireland's forgotten goddesses / Ellen Ryan ; illustrated by Shona Shirley Macdonald. - x, 230 pages : illustrations (colour), maps (colour) ; 26 cm

Maps on lining papers.

Discover the strength of a super-scholar who spoke up against her nasty foster carer and a gender-fluid spy who challenged an entire army. Root for an Iranian-Irish hero trainer, a shape-shifting eco-warrior, and Ireland's first farmer. From mermaids and fashionistas to athletes and monster-slayers, meet goddesses of different shapes and sizes from Ireland's ancient past. Ellen Ryan has brought Ireland's rich folklore to modern readers with these exciting and vibrant tales, all complemented by beautifully detailed illustrations.

9780008538972 (hbk.) : £20.00 £20.00


Folklore--Ireland--Juvenile literature.
Women--Mythology--Ireland--Juvenile literature.
Non-Fiction 9+.
Personal and Social Issues.

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