Tales of Glarney [Paperback]

J. Liddell (Author)

Book Description

When Simon began collecting insects, he had no idea where it would lead him. He never imagined when he squeezed through the hollow log at the back of his house that he would suddenly be immersed in a world filled with the creatures he loved, or that the adventure, danger, and friendship he found would change his life forever.

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About the Author

J. Liddell has been in the teaching field for 30 years as a special education and regular class teacher and for the past 13 years as an elementary school counsellor. She combines an understanding of children's emotional concerns with a fictional story as an opportunity for reader to gain insight into their own feelings. TALES OF GLARNEY is her first book. She is married and lives with her husband and son in West Vancouver, B.C.

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From Chapter 6 "The Chase"

Simon had just about reached the bridge leading into Glarney when he heard a familiar grunting not far behind. He raced to he bridge. The sounds of the Truids were getting louder. Looking behind him, he saw they were getting closer. Suddenly, his foot slipped in some mud and his ankle turned sharply. He stopped in his tracks, doubled over with pain. He could not move a step further.

"Oh no!" he cried. "Now I will never make it back to Glarney!" Simon frantically searched his pockets for the tacks he had been playing with that morning. Grabbing a handful, he threw them on the ground and limped away as fast as his feet would carry him. When he looked behind, his attackers were yelping and jumping up and down, howling with pain.The chase was over, at least for the moment. Simon continued on, half running, half skipping. Unfortunately, he was not watching where he was going and slipped in a muddy patch. Within seconds, he found himself sprawled flat on the ground on all fours. As he struggled to get to his feet, he felt something drag his arm down with tremendous force. He resisted with all his might, but it was no use. Within seconds, he had completely disappeared into the slimy muck.

Product Details

• Paperback: 158 pages
• Publisher: Trafford Publishing (July 6, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1412003431
• ISBN-13: 978-1412003438
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,933,098 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A heartwarming and original novel, September 12, 2003

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tales of Glarney (Paperback)

Tales Of Glarney is a heartwarming and original novel by Julie Liddel for young adults about Simon, a young boy whose hobby of collecting insects leads him to discover a new world filled with life and wonder. An element of the fantastic which is somewhat reminiscent of Alice in Wonderland as it is deftly woven by the author through narrative telling of this "kid friendly" story of adventure and growth. Tales Of Glarney is very highly recommended for readers of all ages.

5.0 out of 5 stars AuthorZone.Com Book Review, July 24, 2003

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AuthorZone.Com Book Review (Knoxville, TN United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tales of Glarney (Paperback)

Your child will enjoy this book.
If you are looking to stimulate your child's mind while providing quality entertainment this book is a MUST