| Author |
Brandeis, Madeline, 1897-1937 |
| Title |
Shaun O'Day of Ireland
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 94.3 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Joke Van Dorst and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Shaun O'Day of Ireland" by Madeline Brandeis is a children's novel written in the early 20th century. The book follows the enchanting life of Shaun O'Day, a young Irish boy living in the picturesque landscape of Connemara, as he navigates the challenges of childhood and encounters the magical elements of Irish folklore. The story is infused with themes of adventure, identity, and the importance of dreams. In this tale, we meet Shaun, who is dressed in a red petticoat to protect him from the mischievous leprechauns that might whisk him away. He yearns for freedom from his harsh stepmother and finds solace in his love for his childhood friend Eileen, whom he dreams of marrying. The narrative takes a turn when Shaun decides to seek out the leprechauns, straddling reality and a fantastical journey. As the story unfolds, Shaun's adventures lead him to America, where he works for a shoemaker, befriends a young girl named Marjorie, and comes to terms with his heritage and the magic around him. Ultimately, the tale celebrates friendship and the indelible spirit of the Irish people, particularly encapsulated through the innocence and bravery of young Shaun O'Day. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Children -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Ireland -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
41015 |
| Release Date |
Oct 10, 2012 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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