Melling, O.R. The Hunter's Moon. New York: Amulet Books, 2006. 305 pages $8.95 ISBN 9780810992146
Plot Summary: Findabhair and her cousin Gwen spend a summer together in Ireland and end up in the middle of the faerie world.
Critical Evaluation: This was an interesting blend of Irish and Gaelic faerie lore and modern day circumstances.
Reader's Annotation: It's never a good idea to get mixed up in Faerieland.
Author Bio: O.R. Melling is an Irish-Canadian author who has published several books involving faerie lore.
Genre: Fantasy, Fairy Tale
Curriculum Ties: This would be an interesting pick during the study of European folklore.
Booktalking Ideas: Talk about Irish and Gaelic faerie lore.
Reading Level/Interest Age: Ages 12 and up
Challenges: Reason for including: I read this book for a critique I wrote on Flammingnet when the book came out. I love faery folklore and anything about the British Isles/Ireland, so this book intrigued me. I think tween girls would like to read it as well.
Critical Evaluation: This was an interesting blend of Irish and Gaelic faerie lore and modern day circumstances.
Reader's Annotation: It's never a good idea to get mixed up in Faerieland.
Author Bio: O.R. Melling is an Irish-Canadian author who has published several books involving faerie lore.
Genre: Fantasy, Fairy Tale
Curriculum Ties: This would be an interesting pick during the study of European folklore.
Booktalking Ideas: Talk about Irish and Gaelic faerie lore.
Reading Level/Interest Age: Ages 12 and up
Challenges: Reason for including: I read this book for a critique I wrote on Flammingnet when the book came out. I love faery folklore and anything about the British Isles/Ireland, so this book intrigued me. I think tween girls would like to read it as well.
