The Truth About Leprechauns


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From the origins of this hero of Irish lore to his habits, occupations and characteristics. This book offers enlightenment on little-known aspects of the wider fairy world, as well as turning the spotlight on the real leprechaun. Every country has its own myths about fairies and 'wee folk', but the Irish leprechaun is the undisputed king. To some, he is an impish figure full of harmless mischief, forever guarding his elusive crock of gold. To others, he is an evil gnome bent on disrupting the lives of mortals with his black magic and malevolent acts. Historian and folklorist Bob Curran looks at the origins of this hero of Irish lore – fallen angel, diminished god or son of fairies – and at his habits, occupations and characteristics. He explores the superstitions surrounding the leprechaun and his enduring place in popular culture, and turns the spotlight on the 'real' leprechaun – mysterious, complex and contradictory.




The Leprechaun's Kingdom


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Legends and folklore of Ireland, from banshees to leprechauns, are depicted through drawings and stories




The Story of the Leprechaun


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In a faraway village lives a talented little shoemaker—who also happens to be a leprechaun. He keeps the gold that he earns from making shoes hidden away in his home, where he thinks it will be safe. But one day a greedy man named Tim spies the leprechaun's pot of gold and tries to steal it! How can the little leprechaun outsmart Tim and make sure his pot of gold will be safe forever? In this original tale, Katherine Tegen has captured the magic of the wily leprechaun, while Sally Anne Lambert's glowing illustrations bring him to life.




That is what Leprechauns Do


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When leprechauns Ari, Boo, and Col need to place the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, they cannot help getting into mischief along the way.




The Leprechaun Who Lost His Rainbow


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It's raining, and Colleen is sad. How can her grandfather play his bagpipes in the St. Patrick's Day parade? His music is so beautiful it makes people laugh and cry at once. Suddenly, a leprechaun appears before her. He says he can make the sun come out by creating a rainbow – but to build its colors, Colleen must give up the thing she holds most dear. A note at the end explains the science of rainbows and the Roy G. Biv naming tradition.




Lenny the Leprechaun


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The Leprechauns are under threat of the humans invading their domain. Their numbers have been dwindling over the centuries and the last of the Leprechauns in Ireland have sought sanctuary in the north of Ireland, high in the mountains of Mourne. Lenny, who is about to celebrate his 11th Birthday is disillusioned with his way of life that has changed substantially in the last 7 years, living underground in the roots of the trees during daylight and only coming out at night as the fear of the humans now discovering them has increased. Everything changes when a family of Leprechauns disappear, Lenny, his grandfather, and his friend Soil, are caught up in danger as they go looking for help in the most unlikely places. Betrayed by the Sprites, Lenny and Soil, now separated from the other Leprechauns, have to fight for their survival in a harsh environment as they encounter mythical and magical creatures along the way.




Summer with the Leprechauns


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An astonishing true story about one woman's journey to Ireland where she lived in a cottage with leprechauns. These seldom-seen beings taught her about the evolution of elementals-the race to which leprechauns, faeries, elves, trolls belong. They explained the importance of humans and elementals working together for the betterment of both of their races and the Earth. "Tanis Helliwell is a spiritual evocateur and deep seer who opens us up to other voice...other realms..." Jean Houston, author Search for the Beloved "This delightful book is not only great fun to read, but makes most interesting and intelligent suggestions about the reality and work of this particular branch of the nature world. It can help us open our minds to fascinating dimensions that do exist on the planet." Dorothy MacLean, co-founder of Findhorn and author of To Hear the Angels Sing "Opening this book opens a door in the imagination. Whether you take it as fact or fiction, this book carries a message of planetary priorities." Julia Cameron, An Artist's Way Tanis Helliwell, M.Ed., is the founder of The International Institute for Transformation (IIT). She has experienced and later worked with elementals, angels, and master teachers on other planes since childhood. Living on the sea coast north of Vancouver, Canada, she is the author of Pilgrimage with the Leprechauns, Take Your Soul to Work, Embraced by Love, and Decoding Your Destiny: Keys to Humanity's Spiritual Evolution.




Larry the Leprechaun


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There are four things you need to know about Larry the Leprechaun. 1. Larry, like all leprechauns, has a big crock of gold. 2. Larry is the youngest, funniest, and most cunning of all the leprechauns living on Farmer Murphy’s farm. 3. Larry is the only leprechaun on the farm ever to get caught by a human. He was captured by none other than Farmer Murphy’s daughter, Joan. Joan, who had been preparing to catch a leprechaun for a very long time, actually held on to Larry long enough for him to reveal where his crock of gold was. 4. Did I mention that Larry was the most cunning of all the leprechauns on the farm? Did Joan actually get his gold?




Land of the Leprechaun


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In 3rd century Ireland, strife and war have torn apart the island of Eiru. The fall of the Fianna and the subsequent collapse in prosperity have given rise to a new faith, determined to expel the pagan ways in favour of a new God. In a world where humans clash over power, Leprechauns are the last remaining warriors of the Sidibe. After the heir to the Mumhan throne is murdered, twin brothers drag their kingdom into a conflict over which one will be the successor. With war drawing closer to their borders, can the new Mumhan king navigate the relationship between his volatile brother and the burdensome duty of kingship, while protecting the land of the Leprechaun from the humans? A compelling fantasy adventure set in the Irish Dark Ages, 'Land of the Leprechaun' is the first book in Lance Kerrigan's Tales of the Eiru series of fantasy novels.




Dana and the Secret of the Magic Crystal


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A long time ago, a magical experiment went wrong. An ancient population, who started it, had to bear the consequences. The magical explosion ripped everyone from their time. Dana has been found and taken in by the dwarfs when she was just a baby. On her tenth birthday there, she learns about her heritage and the one of her people, who not only got very old, but also had exceptional abilities. Curious and full of enthusiasm, she now tries to find out more about herself and her people. While she's searching for her past, she comes across a ghost. The ghost is one of her people, who now instructs her and supervises her training as a magician. She learns to read the old books and how to apply magic. He tells her of what happened back in the day and she, of course, wants to search for her parents and her people – even if she has to outwit time. Of course, she also learns respect for life in general. During her training, she receives orders from the King of the dwarfs, to help out with a problem in the mountains. Following a catastrophe more than one hundred years ago, nobody can leave the mountains anymore. Anyone who's tried to take on the problem, has failed so far. The dwarfs now hope that Dana's magical abilities can solve said problem. During the hunt for a solution and for her past, Dana needs to face many adventures. She learns more about her heritage and during her investigations she meets more and more characters that have had contact to her people and who are willing to help her. Luckily, Dana is not alone. Shari, her little fairy, and Gomek, the dwarf boy, accompany and support her as best as they can. Is this kind of task even manageable for a ten-year-old and her young friends? Dana and supporters won't be deterred, at any rate, and try everything to reach their goal.