Wild Waves and Wishing Wells: Irish Folk Tales for Children

By Órla Mc Govern

What was the secret of The White Trout?Who owned a great boat called 'The Wave Sweeper'?What gave the giant jellyfish its sting?Here you will find the answers, as well as some traditional facts and modern musings. 'Wild Waves and Wishing Wells' is full of hidden story treasures, lost lore and watery whimsy.These stories of the waters of Ireland have been selected by writer and storyteller Órla Mc Govern, and illustrated by Gala Tomasso. Dive in for adventures not to be missed.

• Language: English
• Publisher: The History Press
• Release date: Oct 18, 2019
• ISBN: 9780750992954

Órla Mc Govern

Dublin-born ÓRLA MCGOVERN is a professional storyteller, writer and actor. She is a member of the Storytellers of Ireland and a founder of the Spontaneous Theatre Company. Her numerous written works include various site-specific plays for the Dublin company Alive-O Productions.

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