CELEBRATING YOUR FAVOURITE IRISH BOOKS OF THE LAST 20 YEARS

Girls Who Slay Monsters

Ellen Ryan, illustrated by Shona Shirley Macdonald

There was a time when tales of Ireland’s mythical goddesses were famous, in Ireland and beyond. But over time, these stories were lost, often replaced or rewritten to make room for male warriors and kings. Until Now. Girls Who Slay Monsters brings these heroes of Irish mythology back to life. From Éire, Ireland’s fierce namesake, and Bé Binn, to Badb and Bé Mannair, these are goddesses of many shapes, skin shades and sizes, from every corner of ancient Ireland. Stand by their sides as they wield magic, fight monsters, and protect the powerless – and you might just discover that you, too, are a force of nature.

Girls Who Slay Monsters

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