The Faerie Isle, Sine Quinn
The Faerie Isle, Sine Quinn
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The Faerie Isle
Tales and Traditions of Ireland’s Forgotten

Author: Síne Quinn

Narrator: Aoife McMahon

Unabridged: 1 hr 50 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/04/2025

Synopsis

This entrancing collection of Irish fairy folk will enchant young lovers of the mystical, the magical, and the occult. Watch for seal-skinned selkies coming to shore every ninth day to dance—but keep a safe distance, lest you become mesmerized. If you spy a fair mermaid combing her hair whilst sitting upon a rock, look away, as that could be bad luck indeed. And legend has it that just one encounter with the silver-tongued fairy known as the Charmer may leave a person lovesick and heartbroken. This gorgeous book offers illuminating introductions to fifteen remarkable fairies, the lesser-known heroes and villains of Irish folklore, from tiny leprechauns to enormous giants, trickster spirits to slippery shape-shifters. Stories inspired by tales from the Irish National Folklore Collection and a look at each fae’s traits and origins make this a keepsake collection and a gift to be treasured.

About Síne Quinn

Síne Quinn is a writer and editor with an MPhil in children’s literature. She is a creative writing facilitator with the Bookmarks program at Trinity College Dublin, a writing program for elementary students, as well as a book doctor for Children’s Books Ireland. Síne Quinn lives in Ireland.

About Dermot Flynn

Dermot Flynn is an artist, illustrator, and designer based between Dublin and London. He has worked with clients such as Paramount, Apple, Disney, and Adidas and with publications such as The New Yorker, Vogue, and The Guardian.

About Aoife McMahon

Aoife McMahon is an experienced actor and voiceover artist. Trained at RADA, she has since appeared in leading roles for the Royal Shakespeare Company, National Theatre, Young Vic, Royal Court, and the Abbey in Dublin. She has also appeared in numerous television projects on both sides of the Atlantic and was awarded the Canadian Gemini Award for best actress in a leading role. An Earphones Award winner, she has narrated over sixty audiobooks.

Reviews

Goodreads review by :¨·.·¨: `·. izzy ★°*ﾟ on May 21, 2025

Character/creature profiles that each have a story to go along with them. Gorgeous artwork throughout.......more

Goodreads review by Rachel on June 08, 2024

Let’s start by saying, HOLY ARTWORK, BATMAN! Ethereal, weird, and gorgeous! Each entry is about a different character in Irish folklore: mermaids, leprechauns, faeries, changelings, and after the origin of these creatures are discussed, Quinn adds a story to illustrate how their presence has been pa......more

Goodreads review by YSBR on March 18, 2025

Inspired by accounts archived in the Irish National Folklore Collection, Irish author Síne Quinn introduces young readers to 16 different creatures (some familiar, others a little less well known) from Ireland’s hidden Faerie world. Each creature merits a two-page informational spread, followed by t......more

Goodreads review by Sobbin’ Scenes on December 30, 2024

Wow! It was such a pleasure to read this book, and I'm so fortunate to have gotten an ARC for it. Honestly, I would love to own a copy of this someday. First and foremost, the illustrations by Dermot Flynn are amazing and really bring everything together. They fit the whimsy and slighty scary magic o......more

Goodreads review by Dan on February 11, 2025

Quinn's and Flynn's work is a marvel of storytelling and art woven into a seamless captivating whole. This book is a must for any collection of children's books irrespective of nationality or cultural background. I bought two copies -- one for myself, and one for my niece. This book is a significant......more

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