Girls Who Slay Monsters
- Author Ellen Ryan
- Narrator Amy McAllister
- Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
- Run Time 4 hours and 1 minute
- Format Audio
- Genre Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Traditional stories, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Countries, cultures and national identity, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Girls and women, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Queens, kings, princesses, princes etc, Children’s / Teenage: General interest.
Titles Purchased
- 1-5
- 6-10
- 11-15
- 16-20
- Over 20
Price p/Title
- £7.99
- £6.99
- £5.99
- £4.99
- £3.99
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What to expect
There was a time when tales of Ireland’s mythical goddesses – their astonishing powers, bravery, and unbreakable bonds with nature – were famous, in Ireland and beyond. But over time, these stories were lost, often replaced or rewritten to make room for male warriors and kings.
Until Now.
Girls Who Slay Monsters brings these heroes of Irish mythology back to vibrant, magical life. From Éire, Ireland’s fierce namesake, and Bé Binn, a giant who overcame her bullies, to Badb, a gleefully gruesome death prophet, and Bé Mannair, a gender-fluid spy who challenged an entire army. These are goddesses of many shapes, skin shades and sizes, from every corner of ancient Ireland, whose daring still inspires today.
Stand by their sides as they wield magic, fight monsters, and protect the powerless – and you might just discover that you, too, are a force of nature.
Critics Review
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‘A richly illustrated book detailing the daring tales of Ireland’s forgotten goddesses … sumptuously produced, with bold, super-clear design … The author manages to make divine female characters from Ireland’s past relevant to young women today.’ Manchán Magan
‘Beautifully written but highly accessible and relatable. A classic in the making’ Sarah Webb, Irish Independent
‘A great book.’Eoin Colfer
‘A book that will stand the test of time.’ Marita Conlon McKenna
‘A gorgeous treasure trove.’ Deirdre O’Sullivan
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