The Silver Road by Sinead O’Hart is the story of 13 year old Rosaleen (Rose) Darke who is bullied and teased at school by Emer McGuire and then has to work with her on a school project! Instead of her peers, Rose enjoys the company of Nellie Sweeney (the Cauldron Keeper) and Gracie Kinch (the Shaper) who run the cobblers shop. Rose is given a hot, red, powerful, dangerous stone from an ice giant which Emer takes with consequences!
The book delves into the love and guidance of a grand daughter with her deceased Mamo, friendship, legends, old magic, climate change and cauldrons.
Set in Ireland, amongst folklore and mythology, the reader is transported to another world of Balor of the Evil Eye and his wife Cethlenn, Catshee (the not quite cat) and the majestic elk. With its beautiful glittery cover and wonderful illustrations inside this is literally a magical read and ride, perfect for Autumn.
The book delves into the love and guidance of a grand daughter with her deceased Mamo, friendship, legends, old magic, climate change and cauldrons.
Set in Ireland, amongst folklore and mythology, the reader is transported to another world of Balor of the Evil Eye and his wife Cethlenn, Catshee (the not quite cat) and the majestic elk. With its beautiful glittery cover and wonderful illustrations inside this is literally a magical read and ride, perfect for Autumn.