An Irish storyteller revisits the little-known legend of the Mermaid Saint in a tale of kindness, music, and longing. Long ago, on the eastern coast of Ireland, a monk from the Abbey of Bangor was collecting driftwood along the wave-tossed shore when he found a boy washed up amid a circle of seals. At first the boy, wrapped in a shawl of woven seagrass, could barely move or speak. But when he regained his strength, he recalled being brought ashore...

"Welcome to Ireland! In this title, leveled text and colorful photographs will guide readers through an introduction to the Emerald Isle. Readers will also encounter special features that highlight Ireland's landscape, wildlife, language, and more. The title ends with a full spread of facts about the country to summarize what readers have learned!"--Provided by the publisher.

"Leprechauns are part of Ireland's mysterious fairy folk. Through centuries of history and storytelling, they have evolved into today's modern leprechauns. This book explores the history of leprechauns through the fairy tales and legends that created them, as well as discusses their place in today's society and whether or not they ever truly existed"--Provided by the publisher.