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Myth and magic combine in this unforgettable adventure drawing on Irish folklore, from award-winning author Sinead 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…

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1 author picked The Silver Road as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

It is a magical adventure that catapults ancient Irish mythology into the 21st century, with a heroine full of heart and courage, all stitched together, like The Silver Road of the title, with themes of friendship, family, and environmental conservation.

O'Hart's writing sings from the pages, like a love song for old Ireland, remixed for a modern generation. This is my favorite children's book of the year.

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