Last Snake in Ireland
A STORY ABOUT ST. PATRICK

BY SHEILA MACGILL-CALLAHAN
ILLUSTRATED BY WILL HILLENBRAND
HOLIDAY HOUSE,   GRADES 2-4

Long ago, troublesome snakes roamed the hills of Ireland, bringing evil and mischief everywhere they went. Before Patrick becomes a saint, he drives all the snakes out of Ireland with a ring of his magic bell--except one, which he throws into Scotland's Loch Ness. 

Reviews

… it’s an entertaining story with fun and drama in the unusual paintings. Done with a variety of media, they achieve unique textures and warmth, and the artist’s sense of humor is a perfect complement to the story. —Kirkus Reviews
 
In Hillenbrand's… softly hued pastel and watercolor paintings, snowy-bearded Patrick has the predominantly sweet countenance of a Santa Claus, while his beady-eyed nemesis is all forked-tongued nastiness. The rolling green countryside and vast blue waters evoke Ireland's timeless landscape. —Publishers Weekly
 
Hillenbrand's mixed-media illustrations engulf the pages with humor, texture, and exuberant color. Perfect for holiday collections as well as year-round reading, this story should slither into any collection. —School Library Journal
 
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