Finn the Half-Great
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| Author | Theo Caldwell |
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| Language | English |
| Publisher | Tundra Books |
Publication date | 2009 |
| Publication place | Canada |
| Pages | 382 |
| ISBN | 978-0-88776-931-3 |
| OCLC | 294640003 |
Finn the Half-Great (2009) is a fiction novel written by Canadian author and columnist Theo Caldwell. The book is published by Tundra Books in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.[1]
Plot
[edit]The story takes place in Ireland and revolves around the story of Fionn mac Cumhaill, commonly known as Finn McCool in Irish folklore.[2] It also includes elements from Norse, Japanese and English mythology.[3]
Reception
[edit]The novel, aimed at a young audience aged 10 and over, was included in the Toronto Star's Holiday Reads of 2009.[4] Quill & Quire, which published a review of the book, called it "a quest fantasy with moments of humour and high emotion, epic battles and daring deeds",[5] however it was also described as "half-great" by the School Library Journal.[3]
Theo Caldwell has stated his intention to publish a second novel, Finn the half-Great and the Death of Gogmagog, as part of a five-book series.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ AMICUS (2009). "Full Record". Library and Archives Canada. Archived from the original on 2012-07-08.
- ^ Mester, Ilan (20 November 2009). "Finn the Half-Great". Shalom Life. Archived from the original on 2011-10-09. Retrieved 2011-07-15.
- ^ a b Norton, Eric (1 February 2010). "Grades 5 and Up". School Library Journal. Archived from the original on April 24, 2011.
- ^ Baker, Deirdre (13 December 2009). "Holiday Reads : Deirdre Baker's Fantasy Books for Kids". Toronto Star. Archived from the original on June 12, 2011.
- ^ Wiersema, Robert (December 2009). "Finn the Half-Great". Quill & Quire.
- ^ Scalia, Clelia (13 October 2009). "Ten questions with Theo Caldwell". Open Book: Toronto. Archived from the original on 2011-10-02. Retrieved 2011-07-15.