The Tall Tale of the Giant's Causeway

The Tall Tale of the Giant's Causeway: Finn McCool, Benandonner and the road between Ireland and Scotland

Lari Don (author)

"Long ago, when giants lived in Scotland and Ireland, they stood so tall they could see clearly across the wide water between the two lands."

One day, Irish giant Finn McCool spots Scottish giant Benandonner across the sea and they immediately begin arguing about who is the best giant of all. Despite the wise advice of Finn's wife Oona, they decide the only way to settle their feud is to fight. But to meet, the daft and boastful giants must first build a causeway across the water...

Inspired by Celtic folklore, best-selling Scottish children's author and storyteller Lari Don weaves a tall tale of rivalry and foolishness that recounts the origins of Northern Ireland's world-famous Giant's Causeway and its connection to Scotland's Isle of Staffa. Emilie Gill's light-hearted, characterful illustrations of the legendary giants will captivate young children.

Lari Don is an award-winning Scottish children's author and storyteller. She grew up in the north-east of Scotland and worked in politics and broadcasting before becoming a full-time writer and storyteller. Lari is the author of more than 30 books for children of all ages, including the Fabled Beasts Chronicles and the Spellchasers trilogy for middle-grade readers, and picture books based on traditional tales: The Tale of Tam Linn, The Secret of the Kelpie, The Treasure of the Loch Ness Monster, The Legend of the First Unicorn and The Tall Tale of the Giant's Causeway. She now lives in Edinburgh.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Floris Books (15 Sept. 2022)
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1782508151
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 26.04 x 0.64 x 22.86 cm