FICTION
$ Ireland The Cottage at Bantry Bay by Hilda Van Stockum
The story is about a simple family just scraping by in 1930s Ireland. The events that happen to them are not the stuff of epic adventure. Instead, they are charming little anecdotes that tie together and lead to a satisfying happy ending. Sweet readaloud.
$ Scotland Sir Gibbie by George McDonald
Adapted version for young readers. In nineteenth-century Scotland, Gibbie, recently orphaned by his father's sudden death, witnesses a violent murder and flees to the countryside where he finds a new life and experiences many adventures.
The story is about a simple family just scraping by in 1930s Ireland. The events that happen to them are not the stuff of epic adventure. Instead, they are charming little anecdotes that tie together and lead to a satisfying happy ending. Sweet readaloud.
$ Scotland Sir Gibbie by George McDonald
Adapted version for young readers. In nineteenth-century Scotland, Gibbie, recently orphaned by his father's sudden death, witnesses a violent murder and flees to the countryside where he finds a new life and experiences many adventures.
CLASSIC LITERATURE
♥ Ivanhoe, Retold for Young People by Sir Walter Scott, retold by Sir Edward Sullivan
Illustrated young reader's version.
$ Ivanhoe, Retold by Marianna Mayer for young people
At the dawn of the Middle Ages, a gripping tale of chivalry and suspense emerges. Two distinguished knights -- one Saxon, one Norman -- have returned from the Crusades. Though they fought on the same side, they now have a score to settle. What begins as a joust between two rivals quickly escalates into clanwide mayhem and a fast-paced series of battles for revenge, honor, and love.
Sir Walter Scott's Ivanhoe was one of the first great historical novels of western literature. At last, this extraordinary work has been brought to life as a lavishly illustrated storybook. Marianna Mayer's inspired adaptation combined with magnificent oil paintings by John Rush create an essential introduction to the classic.
Illustrated young reader's version.
$ Ivanhoe, Retold by Marianna Mayer for young people
At the dawn of the Middle Ages, a gripping tale of chivalry and suspense emerges. Two distinguished knights -- one Saxon, one Norman -- have returned from the Crusades. Though they fought on the same side, they now have a score to settle. What begins as a joust between two rivals quickly escalates into clanwide mayhem and a fast-paced series of battles for revenge, honor, and love.
Sir Walter Scott's Ivanhoe was one of the first great historical novels of western literature. At last, this extraordinary work has been brought to life as a lavishly illustrated storybook. Marianna Mayer's inspired adaptation combined with magnificent oil paintings by John Rush create an essential introduction to the classic.
CULTURAL
♥ Ireland Ireland by Katharine Tynana
Peeps at Many Lands
♦ $ The Names Upon the Harp: Irish Myths and Legends by Marie Heaney
♥ Scotland Scotland by Elizabeth Grierson (1907)
Peeps at Many Lands
♥ Wales Wales by E. M. Wilmot-Baxton (1911)
Peeps at Many Lands
Peeps at Many Lands
♦ $ The Names Upon the Harp: Irish Myths and Legends by Marie Heaney
♥ Scotland Scotland by Elizabeth Grierson (1907)
Peeps at Many Lands
♥ Wales Wales by E. M. Wilmot-Baxton (1911)
Peeps at Many Lands
HISTORICAL
FC Scotland W12-86 Burning of Carlyle's Book
♥ Ireland Ireland by Beatrice Home
Peeps at History
♥ Ireland A Land of Heroes by W. Lorean O’Byrne
The tales have been placed in a chronological order and are written to arouse interest in young people to learn more about Irish history.
♦ $ Ireland Landmark The Life of St. Patrick by Reynolds (387-493 A.D.)
♥ Ireland Tales of Irish History by Alice Birkhead (1911)
A nice introductory read aloud to Irish history.
♥ Scotland Bonnie Scotland by Grace Greenwood
Short stories of some of Scotland's heroes and martyrs.
$ Scotland Landmark Mary, Queen of Scots by Hahn (1542-1587)
$ Scotland Landmark Captain Kidd by Whipple (1645-1701)
♦ $ Scotland Muir of the Mountains by William O. Douglas
North Star Books Although John Muir lived most of his life in America, he never lost his Scottish roots where he was born. This 'biography of John Muir reveals the events and ideas that shaped America's pioneer conservationist and founder of the Sierra Club'
♦ $ Scotland Scotland's Queen: The Story of Mary Stewart by Marguerite Vance
Mary, the daughter of James V of Scotland and Mary of Guise of France, became Queen of Scotland shortly after birth and heir to the throne of England after the heirs of Henry VIII. This biography describes her turbulent life including the court intrigues, religious uprisings, and her abduction and eventual death during the reign of Elizabeth I of England.
♥ Scotland Scotland’s Story by H. E. Marshall (1907)
Short, high interest chapters that keep the action moving along.
♥ Scotland Stories from Scottish History by M. G. Edgar (1906)
Stories from Sir Walter Scott’s Tales from a Grandfather
♥ Scotland The Story of Robert Bruce by Jeanie Lang
The Baldwin Project
♥ Wales A Short History of Wales by Owen Edwards (1906)
Peeps at History
♥ Ireland A Land of Heroes by W. Lorean O’Byrne
The tales have been placed in a chronological order and are written to arouse interest in young people to learn more about Irish history.
♦ $ Ireland Landmark The Life of St. Patrick by Reynolds (387-493 A.D.)
♥ Ireland Tales of Irish History by Alice Birkhead (1911)
A nice introductory read aloud to Irish history.
♥ Scotland Bonnie Scotland by Grace Greenwood
Short stories of some of Scotland's heroes and martyrs.
$ Scotland Landmark Mary, Queen of Scots by Hahn (1542-1587)
$ Scotland Landmark Captain Kidd by Whipple (1645-1701)
♦ $ Scotland Muir of the Mountains by William O. Douglas
North Star Books Although John Muir lived most of his life in America, he never lost his Scottish roots where he was born. This 'biography of John Muir reveals the events and ideas that shaped America's pioneer conservationist and founder of the Sierra Club'
♦ $ Scotland Scotland's Queen: The Story of Mary Stewart by Marguerite Vance
Mary, the daughter of James V of Scotland and Mary of Guise of France, became Queen of Scotland shortly after birth and heir to the throne of England after the heirs of Henry VIII. This biography describes her turbulent life including the court intrigues, religious uprisings, and her abduction and eventual death during the reign of Elizabeth I of England.
♥ Scotland Scotland’s Story by H. E. Marshall (1907)
Short, high interest chapters that keep the action moving along.
♥ Scotland Stories from Scottish History by M. G. Edgar (1906)
Stories from Sir Walter Scott’s Tales from a Grandfather
♥ Scotland The Story of Robert Bruce by Jeanie Lang
The Baldwin Project
♥ Wales A Short History of Wales by Owen Edwards (1906)
HISTORICAL FICTION
♥ Ireland Orange and Green—a tale of the Boyne and Limerick (1690)
♥ Ireland The Boy Travellers in Great Britain and Ireland by Thomas Knox (1891)
Boy Traveller Series
► ♥ Scotland Henty, G.A. In Freedom’s Cause—a story of Wallace and Bruce (1314)
♥ Scotland Henty, G.A. Bonnie Prince Charles—a tale of Fontenoy and Culloden (1745)
♥ Ireland The Boy Travellers in Great Britain and Ireland by Thomas Knox (1891)
Boy Traveller Series
► ♥ Scotland Henty, G.A. In Freedom’s Cause—a story of Wallace and Bruce (1314)
♥ Scotland Henty, G.A. Bonnie Prince Charles—a tale of Fontenoy and Culloden (1745)
BIOGRAPHIES
FC Ireland G9-296 St. Patrick
FC Scotland G6-32 Robert Bruce
FC Scotland G10-142 Charles Lyell/Rocks
FC Scotland G10-196 John Muir
FC Scotland G12-1 Sir Walter Scott
FC Scotland G6-32 Robert Bruce
FC Scotland G10-142 Charles Lyell/Rocks
FC Scotland G10-196 John Muir
FC Scotland G12-1 Sir Walter Scott