Brian Boru
Emperor of the Irish

By Morgan Llywelyn


Brian Boru

Bisto Book of the Year - Best emerging children's writer (1991) - 1991


Online price: £6.99
Paperback, 160 pages
Published: 1st July 1994

Category: Fiction 10+
Reading age, years: From 10

Illustrated by Donald Teskey



This internationally best-selling author, winner of many awards in adult historical fiction, now turns her hand to historical fiction for children with a personalised account of the life of Brian Boru, from his childhood in the midst of a large warrior family to his final role as High King of Ireland. 'A life full of battles, intrigues, alliances and betrayals, which make a stirring tale told in realistic detail'. The Irish Times

'Rare indeed is it to find in such a book a clear sense of history, researched impeccably and written in a style which I can only describe as compulsively readable ... Fascinating details of life in Ireland 1000 years ago are interwoven in an ingenious way throughout the story.' - Woman's Way

'A life full of battles, intrigues, alliances and betrayals, which make a stirring tale told in realistic detail.' - Irish Times



Publication Details:

Binding: Paperback, 160 pages
ISBN: 9780862782306
Format: 196mm x 130mm

BIC Code: YFT
BISAC Code:  JUV000000
Imprint: O'Brien Press


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