Shawn O'Hisser, The Last Snake in Ireland [Hardcover]

Peter Welling (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 3 and up

In this fast-paced new twist on an old tale, whimsical snake Shawn OíHisser returns to his native Ireland from a visit to England and Wales to find that all of his snake friends have vanished, as has all the leprechaunsí gold.

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About the Author

Peter J. Welling is a writer and illustrator from Indianapolis. He has had several

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Pelican Publishing (January 31, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1589800141
• ISBN-13: 978-1589800144
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 9.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,942,791 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Peter was born in South Bend and currently resides in Indianapolis, Indiana. His stories are based on myth and legend but each relates to a U.S. holiday. They are written and illustrated for both children and adults. Peter's website (www.peterjwelling.com) includes free activities for each book. Discover what's really in those pictures and then become a fan at http://www.facebook.com/PJWelling.

Peter teaches writing for IUPUI's Continuing-Ed division. He has illustrated two adult books for Katherine Black and was a columnist for FMAM Literary Magazine. His first novel Homicide in the Hills was published by Mills & Boon in 2008. (see Amazon.uk)

He graduated from IUSB in 1977. In 2003 he was selected as Distinguished Alumnus in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. In 2005 he was presented with the Award for Teaching Excellence from IUPUI-CE.

Peter is married to Darlene. He is the father of four sons - Shawn, Justin, Michael, and Andrew. There are three daughters-in-law (Mary, Heather, and Missy)and there are five grandkids so far: Kasen, Kara, Jacy, David & Matthew.
Lots of books to write.

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An enchanting children's book, March 3, 2002

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F.W. Contini (Redmond, WA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Shawn O'Hisser, The Last Snake in Ireland (Hardcover)

Rarely do we see a writer so gifted as the amazingly talented Mr. Welling. Not only does he spin a good tale but he also illustrates his own books. That's almost unheard of in any time period.

Shawn O'Hisser is the story about the last snake in Ireland. Upon returning to Ireland from a visit abroad, Shawn finds that all the snakes in Ireland have disappeared (except himself), and all the leprechaun's gold. He embarks upon a whimsical journey that leads him all over Ireland, where he encounters many potential pitfalls but escapes from those predicaments with the help of his two new friends, Edmund the toad and Kathleen the mouse.

The written tale is cute and the illustrations tell the exact same tale. For very young children and those just learning to read, it is especially helpful to have two storytelling aides: text and pictures. This is a joyous adventure for both parent and child, and I highly recommend the book! (A glossary and pronunciation of Irish terms used throughout the book is included at the very end as an added bonus.)

4.0 out of 5 stars Don't expect the usual St. Patrick story, September 15, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Shawn O'Hisser, The Last Snake in Ireland (Hardcover)

The illustrations are adorable--I'm not a big fan of snakes, but I have to admit Shawn really is cute. However, if you need a book to explain the traditional story of St. Patrick ridding Ireland of snakes, this is not the book for you. The story, while entertaining, is more of a "fractured fairy tale," with St. Patrick in a very minor role.