Finn McCool and the Great Fish

Finn McCool is the largest giant in all of Ireland.He''s a fierce warrior, even beating the giant Culcullan and saving Ireland from the Scots. Helpful and kind, he helpsthe farmers bring in the hay.And everyone in the village of Drumnahoon admires hi... Read more

Finn McCool is the largest giant in all of Ireland.He''s a fierce warrior, even beating the giant Culcullan and saving Ireland from the Scots. Helpful and kind, he helpsthe farmers bring in the hay.And everyone in the village of Drumnahoon admires him. "He''s the best-hearted man that ever walked on Ireland''s green grass.But for all his strength, courage, and goodness, there''s one thing that Finn lacks. He''s just not smart. And he knows it.When a wise man living in a nearby village tells Finn about a magical red salmon with the wisdom of the world,Finn sets out to catch the fish.And he learns a thing or two about himself in the process.An author of more than 250 children''s books, Eve Bunting has wonnumerous awards and honors, including a Pen International SpecialAchievement award for her contribution to Children''s Literature. In 2002 she was chosen to be Irish American Woman of the Year by the Irish American Heritage Committee of New York. She lives in Pasadena, California.Zachary Pullen''s picture-book illustrations have won awards andgarnered starred reviews. He has been honored several times withacceptance into the prestigious Society of Illustrators juried showsand Communication Arts Illustration Annual of the best in current illustration. Zak lives in Wyoming. Less