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Books by Derry Dillon
  | | The Magical Story of the Tuatha Dé Danann(1st Edition) by Ann Carroll, Derry Dillon Paperback, 48 Pages, Published 2017 by In A Nutshell ISBN-13: 978-1-78199-881-6, ISBN: 1-78199-881-7 "Thousands of years ago Tuatha Dé Danann - the People of the Goddess Danu - landed on the West Coast of Ireland in a huge mist.They then burned their boats, vowing they would never leave Ireland. Because they had no boats, people thought they had come from the sky and believed they must be half gods, half humans.The Tuatha brought four great magical treasures, fought and won fearsome battles and ruled Ireland for more than 400 years. And ..." |
 | | Niall of the Nine Hostages(1st Edition) by Ann Carroll, Derry Dillon, In A. Nutshell Paperback, 48 Pages, Published 2017 by In A Nutshell ISBN-13: 978-1-78199-901-1, ISBN: 1-78199-901-5 "Niall of the Nine Hostages was born to the second wife of the High King Eochaid. But his mother, terrified that Eochaid's jealous first wife Mongfind would kill the baby, abandoned him in the forest. Baby Niall was rescued by a poet who rared him and, when he grew up, he went back to his father's court, to claim his rightful place. But his troubles were only just beginning ...." |
 | | Freddy Buttons and the Horrible Hornets (Freddy Buttons Series) by Fiona Dillon, Derry Dillon Pamphlet, 28 Pages, Published 2016 by Orpen Press ISBN-13: 978-1-909895-84-3, ISBN: 1-909895-84-9 "Freddy Buttons loves eating honey made by the bees in his own back garden. It's so sticky and sweet. But what if there were no honey bees in the garden at Tumbledown Cottage? What if the beehives were attacked? What would Freddy Buttons do?! Join Freddy Buttons on his adventures at Tumbledown Cottage, and learn interesting facts about where your food comes from as he solves foodie mysteries with the FBI (Freddy Buttons Investigators). A ..." |
 | | Freddy Buttons and the Little Lost Hen (Freddy Buttons Series) by Fiona Dillon, Derry Dillon Pamphlet, 28 Pages, Published 2016 by Orpen Press ISBN-13: 978-1-909895-83-6, ISBN: 1-909895-83-0 "Freddy Buttons is very worried. Henny Whitefeather is missing. Even the FBI (Freddy Buttons Investigators) has run out of ideas. Has Felix the Fox taken her? Will they ever find her? The FBI is not ready to give up just yet...Join Freddy, Juno his dog, and all the creatures at Tumbledown Cottage as they try to solve the mystery of the Little Lost Hen. Join Freddy Buttons on his adventures at Tumbledown Cottage, and learn interesting fa ..." |
 | | The Vikings In Ireland(1st Edition) by Ann Carroll, Derry Dillon Paperback, 48 Pages, Published 2015 by In A Nutshell ISBN-13: 978-1-78199-928-8, ISBN: 1-78199-928-7 "The Vikings were great warriors and cruel enemies. The were wonderful boat-builders and loved the challenge of invading unknown lands. But the Irish hated and feared them because for more than 200 years the murdered and plundered along our coast. It seemed the were invincible! Then at last a powerful Irish leader emerged to fight the greatest battle of his life." |
 | | The Children Of Lir(1st Edition) by Ann Carroll, Derry Dillon, In A. Nutshell Paperback, 48 Pages, Published 2015 by In A Nutshell Illustrated ISBN-13: 978-1-84223-587-4, ISBN: 1-84223-587-7 "The four children of King Lir are happy when their father marries again. Aoife, their new stepmother is very kind to them. But in her heart she is jealous of the children and uses her secret magic powers to cast a spell on them, changing them from children into swans. They spend long years on lonely lakes and frozen seas, until one day the spell is broken and they are human again. Though everyone they loved is long gone, they know they ..." |
 | | How Cuchulainn Got His Name(1st Edition) by Ann Carroll, Derry Dillon, In A. Nutshell, Derry Diiion Paperback, 48 Pages, Published 2015 by In A Nutshell Illustrated ISBN-13: 978-1-84223-592-8, ISBN: 1-84223-592-3 "Cuchulainn wanted to be remembered forever. The greatest of heroes, his powers were magical. No one could outdo him in strength, or ever win a race against him, or beat him in a battle. He was invincible and tales of his deeds are still told. And perhaps the most famous of all stories is how Cuchulainn got his name." |
 | | Journey into the Unknown(1st Edition) The Story of Saint Brendan (Irish Myths & Legends In A Nutshell) (Volume 17) by Ann Carroll, Derry Dillon Paperback, 48 Pages, Published 2015 by In A Nutshell Illustrated ISBN-13: 978-1-78199-925-7, ISBN: 1-78199-925-2 "Sometime in the early 6th century, Brendan set off with his crew on a seven-year voyage to find the legendary Island of the Blessed. Strange creatures attacked from air and ocean. Once the voyagers almost froze to death and once they found themselves the target of giants on a burning island. Their journey was a mixture of great difficulties and wonders. It was such an epic adventure that many believe Brendan must have reached America - ..." |
 | | The Story Of Saint Patrick(1st Edition) by Ann Carroll, Derry Dillon, In A. Nutshell Paperback, 48 Pages, Published 2015 by In A Nutshell ISBN-13: 978-1-84223-593-5, ISBN: 1-84223-593-1 ""A simple, informative and engaging way of learning about some of Ireland's most exciting tales"The In a Nutshell series is a wonderful way to introduce children to some of Ireland's best-loved myths and legends, it's a history lesson, yes, but a fun, colourful one, and the witty tone means it will appeal to mums and dads too. Highly recommended - Mothers & Babies magazine, Irish IndependentKidnapped as a boy and sold into slavery in Ir ..." |
 | | The Salmon Of Knowledge(1st Edition) by Ann Carroll, Derry Dillon Paperback, 48 Pages, Published 2015 by In A Nutshell Illustrated ISBN-13: 978-1-84223-594-2, ISBN: 1-84223-594-X "Fionn Mac Cumhaill was the greatest warrior-leader the Fianna ever had. Brave, swift and very, very clever, his enemies stood no chance against him. But what made him such a great leader? How did he become so powerful? Was it all down to a simple day's fishing or was it more extraordinary? This is Fionn's story." |
 | | The Story Of The Giant's Causeway(1st Edition) by Ann Carroll, Derry Dillon Paperback, 48 Pages, Published 2015 by In A Nutshell Illustrated ISBN-13: 978-1-84223-599-7, ISBN: 1-84223-599-0 "The Giant's Causeway on the coast of Antrim is a strange and marvellous sight. Was it the work of Fionn Mac Cumhaill, the legendary Irish hero, as many believe? If so, why did he build it? Was it for love, or was it for the challenge of a good fight against a powerful enemy? Or was the Causeway, as scientists think, the work of a volcano long ago? Which holds the truth science or legend?" |
 | | The Adventures of Maebh(1st Edition) The Worrior Queen (Ireland's Best Known Stories In A Nutshell) (Volume 13) by Ann Carroll, Derry Dillon Paperback, 48 Pages, Published 2015 by In A Nutshell ISBN-13: 978-1-78199-998-1, ISBN: 1-78199-998-8 "Maebh was a brave, beautiful and powerful warrior queen. Her life was storm and she created havoc wherever she went. But the wrong she did was bound to catch up on her in the end . . ." |
 | | Countess Markievicz(1st Edition) An Adventurous Life (Ireland's Best Known Stories In A Nutshell - Heroes) (Volume 2) by Ann Carroll, Derry Dillon Paperback, 48 Pages, Published 2017 by Poolbeg Press ISBN-13: 978-1-78199-870-0, ISBN: 1-78199-870-1 "This is the story of the amazing Constance Gore~Booth who was born into a wealthy Anglo-Irish family and grew up enjoying painting, hunting and parties. She was even presented at court to Queen Victoria, and marries Casimir Markievicz, a Polish count she met in Paris. But later Con joined the fight for Irish freedom. She fought in the Easter Rising 1916 and afterwards she was sentenced to death but, because she was a woman, she was imp ..." |
 | | James Connolly(1st Edition) Working Class Hero (Ireland's Best Known Stories In A Nutshell - Heroes) (Volume 3) by Rod Smith, Derry Dillon Paperback, 48 Pages, Published 2017 by In A Nutshell ISBN-13: 978-1-78199-872-4, ISBN: 1-78199-872-8 "James Connolly was the leader of the Irish Citizen Army. Growing up in terrible poverty in Scotland, he made the fight for the rights of workers his life's mission. He moved to Dublin and grew to love it. He said that the voices of children playing on the streets there was music to his ears. He soon saw that freedom for Ireland from British rule could give workers a better life. He fought in the Rising and after injuries, he bravely con ..." |
 | | Freddy Buttons and the Slimy Slugs (Freddy Buttons Series) by Fiona Dillon, Derry Dillon Paperback, 40 Pages, Published 2016 by Orpen Press ISBN-13: 978-1-909895-88-1, ISBN: 1-909895-88-1 "The summer is over and it's time to go back to school. Freddy Buttons is looking forward to seeing all his friends. But all is not well in the school's vegetable garden." |
 | | Freddy Buttons and the Naughty Badgers (Freddy Buttons Series) by Fiona Dillon, Derry Dillon Pamphlet, 28 Pages, Published 2016 by Orpen Press ISBN-13: 978-1-909895-85-0, ISBN: 1-909895-85-7 "Someone has taken all of Sally the goats' hay. Who could be taking it? It's time for Freddy to call the FBI - there's a mystery to be solved..." |
 | | Pádraig Pearse and the Easter Rising 1916(1st Edition) by Rod Smith, Derry Dillon Paperback, 48 Pages, Published 2017 by In A Nutshell ISBN-13: 978-1-78199-888-5, ISBN: 1-78199-888-4 "Easter Week 1916. The time of the great rebellion. They call it the Easter Rising. 2,500 Irish Volunteers take on the mighty British Empire, fighting for freedom from British rule. They are lead by a school principal, a barrister and a poet Padraig Pearse. This is the story of the leader of the Easter Rising during that week, who led his forces into battle against one of the most powerful armies in the world. Even though Pearse and his ..." |
 | | Oisin and Tir na nOg(1st Edition) by Ann Carroll, Derry Dillon, In A. Nutshell Paperback, 48 Pages, Published 2015 by In A Nutshell ISBN-13: 978-1-84223-605-5, ISBN: 1-84223-605-9 "Oisin was the bravest and most handsome young warrior in The Fianna and he loved adventure. So when a beautiful girl, Niamh, galloped across the waves to invite him to the Land of Eternal Youth, Oisin could not resist. He had to see Tir na n’Og for himself. But how did he get on in a country where no one ever grew old? And did being forever young bring him any joy? This story tells how Oisin’s desire to stay youthful becomes instead a ..." |
 | | Deirdre Of The Sorrows(1st Edition) by Ann Carroll, Derry Dillon Paperback, 48 Pages, Published 2015 by In A Nutshell ISBN-13: 978-1-84223-617-8, ISBN: 1-84223-617-2 "King Conor Mac Nessa had absolute power over Deirdre's life - or so he thought. In spite of the king's might, Deirdre managed to lead her own life, follow her own heart and gain her freedom for a while. But she paid a high price and her story is one of the saddest ever told ..." |
 | | Saint Brigid the Fearless(1st Edition) by Ann Carroll, Derry Dillon Paperback, 48 Pages, Published 2015 by In A Nutshell ISBN-13: 978-1-78199-927-1, ISBN: 1-78199-927-9 "Born into slavery more than 1500 years ago, Brigid stood against powerful rulers to become an outstanding leader of men and women. Her beauty was such that she could have married into wealth and position but she chose to follow her own path against the wished of those who tried to control her. Brigid was fearless and by following her destiny achieved greatness." |