Gideon's Spear (2) (Finn Finnegan) - Softcover

Karchut, Darby

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1937053946 ISBN 13: 9781937053949

Publisher: Spencer Hill Middle Grade, 2014

Synopsis

For Finn MacCullen, it's time to Irish up.With a shout, Finn held the spear aloft. Come along, ye manky beasties, he yelled, throwing every bit of Gideon-ness he could into his voice. I've a wee point to share with ye! Gripping the end of the shaft in both hands, he swung it around and around over his head, creating a whistling sound. Faugh a ballagh! The Spear! Goblin voices screeched in panic. The Spear of the Tuatha De Danaan!Yeah, you got that right! Finn yelled back.When a power-crazed sorceress and the neighborhood pack of beast-like goblins team up and threaten both his master and his friends, thirteen-year-old Finn (not Finnegan) MacCullen does the only thing an apprentice monster hunter can do: he takes the fight to the enemy. And woe to the foe he meets along the way.

About this title

From the Author

Award-winning author Darby Karchut has long been fascinated by mythology and hero stories from around the world. Drawing from extensive knowledge of world cultures, she blends ancient myths with modern urban life to write stories that relate to young teens today--snark and all. She currently lives in Colorado Springs with her husband, where she teaches at a junior high school. She enjoys running, biking, and skiing the Rocky Mountains in all types of weather, and owns more backpacks than purses.

Review

Five Stars - Readers' Favorite
"High-powered action, mythical monsters and a strong paternal bond make up the central themes for Gideon's Spear by Darby Karchut...the author does an excellent job of mixing the humour, magic and gravitas of old Irish traditions with the modern day life of an American teen."
   --- Reviewed by K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite

About this edition

• Publisher: Spencer Hill Middle Grade
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1937053946
• ISBN 13: 9781937053949
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 212