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Not for All the Gold in Ireland

John James (1968)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesPhotinus #2
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads3.64

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

Violence

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Synopsis

A great book humorous mixing of very early British (Welsh) and Irish Myths. Set in Britain and Ireland during Roman times. Every Baddy, villian,spook and hero of the time features. Wish I could get a copy and anything else he has written. ** - ---------- --------- **

Is Not for All the Gold in Ireland appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

This humorous fantasy mixes Welsh and Irish mythology in Roman-era Britain with various mythological heroes and villains. Expect fantasy violence typical of myth retellings but presented in a lighthearted manner.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include violence.

Who'll love this

Readers who love mythology and humorous adventure stories with larger-than-life heroes and villains will enjoy this romp through Celtic legends.

Tags

Historical FantasyMythological FictionHumorous FantasyCeltic Mythology