Last Snake in IrelandA STORY ABOUT ST. PATRICK
BY SHEILA MACGILL-CALLAHANILLUSTRATED BY WILL HILLENBRAND
HOLIDAY HOUSE, GRADES 2-4
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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