Patrick: Patron Saint of Ireland

DePaola, Tomie

ISBN 10: 0823409244 / ISBN 13: 9780823409242

Published by Holiday House, 1992

About this Item

1992 Hardcover First Edition, second printing. Interior clean; binding tight. Boards clean. Dust jacket clean & bright. Protected in mylar sleeve. Beautiful copy!

Seller Inventory # ABE-1618622948509

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Patrick: Patron Saint of Ireland
• Publisher: Holiday House
• Publication Date: 1992
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0823409244
• ISBN 13: 9780823409242
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

The story of Patrick's life, from his noble birth in Britain, to his being captured and taken to Ireland by a group of bandits, to the "dreams" that led him to convert the Irish people to the Christian faith. DePaola also retells several well-known legends, including the story of how Patrick got rid of all the snakes in Ireland.

About the Author

Tomie dePaola's many beloved books have enchanted generations of children around the world. His numerous awards include a Caldecott Honor Award, a Newbery Honor Award and a New Hampshire Governor's Arts Award of Living Treasure. He lives in New Hampshire.