The Silver Road
Ages 9 to 13
Paperback
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28 September 2023Imprint: Piccadilly Press
Synopsis
AN IRISH TIMES BEST CHILDREN'S BOOK OF 2023
An IRISH INDEPENDENT BEST IRISH CHILDREN'S BOOK 0F 2023
An unforgettable adventure drawing on Irish folklore, from award-winning author Sinéad O'Hart.
The seandraiocht - the Old Magic - isn't remembered like it once was. Its power is fading...
When Rose is entrusted with a powerful stone by a Frost Giant, she is swept into an adventure full of danger. The stone can be used for great good or great evil, depending on its keeper. It leads Rose to discover the magic that runs through all of Ireland. A magic that is threaded together beneath the land: the Silver Road. But the Silver Road is under threat.
Now Rose must keep the stone from falling into the wrong hands and embark on a quest to find its rightful owner and keep the magic alive . . .
SHORTLISTED FOR THE AN POST IRISH BOOK AWARDS 2023
A stunning new book for children aged 9 and up, drawing on Celtic folklore. Perfect for fans of Catherine Doyle and Ross Montgomery.
[The Silver Road by Sinead O'Hart was featured as an Irish Times Best Children's Book of 2023 on 26th November 2023 and as an Irish Independent Best Irish kids' book of 2023 on 2nd December 2023.]
An IRISH INDEPENDENT BEST IRISH CHILDREN'S BOOK 0F 2023
An unforgettable adventure drawing on Irish folklore, from award-winning author Sinéad O'Hart.
The seandraiocht - the Old Magic - isn't remembered like it once was. Its power is fading...
When Rose is entrusted with a powerful stone by a Frost Giant, she is swept into an adventure full of danger. The stone can be used for great good or great evil, depending on its keeper. It leads Rose to discover the magic that runs through all of Ireland. A magic that is threaded together beneath the land: the Silver Road. But the Silver Road is under threat.
Now Rose must keep the stone from falling into the wrong hands and embark on a quest to find its rightful owner and keep the magic alive . . .
SHORTLISTED FOR THE AN POST IRISH BOOK AWARDS 2023
A stunning new book for children aged 9 and up, drawing on Celtic folklore. Perfect for fans of Catherine Doyle and Ross Montgomery.
[The Silver Road by Sinead O'Hart was featured as an Irish Times Best Children's Book of 2023 on 26th November 2023 and as an Irish Independent Best Irish kids' book of 2023 on 2nd December 2023.]
Details
28 September 2023
9781800785090Imprint: Piccadilly Press
Reviews
An entrancing intertwining of Irish legend, language, and lore with modern themes of bullying, social class, and ecocide.
Hart takes her inspiration from Irish myth for a story that brings new life to characters from familiar Irish folk tales through a modern tale of personal survival.
This is a book for everyone who likes myths and legends and enjoys an exciting adventure that will whirl you away in a cloud of magic.
While deeply inspired by Irish mythology, this book is also a celebration of modern Ireland. Charming and action-packed, The Silver Road is a reminder that we can change the world with just a little bit of cróigíní - courage.
