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| Author | Theo Caldwell |
|---|---|
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Tundra Books |
Publication date | 2009 |
| Pages | 382 |
| ISBN | 978-0-88776-931-3 |
| OCLC | 294640003 |
Finn the Half-Great (2009) is a fiction novel written by Canadian author and columnist Theo Caldwell. The book is published by Tundra Books in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. [1]
The story takes place in Ireland and revolves around the story of Fionn mac Cumhaill, commonly known as Finn McCool in Irish folklore. [2] It also includes elements from Norse, Japanese and English mythology. [3]
The novel, aimed at a young audience aged 10 and over, was included in the Toronto Star's Holiday Reads of 2009. [4] Quill & Quire, which published a review of the book, called it "a quest fantasy with moments of humour and high emotion, epic battles and daring deeds", [5] however it was also described as "half-great" by the School Library Journal. [3]
Theo Caldwell has stated his intention to publish a second novel, Finn the half-Great and the Death of Gogmagog, as part of a five-book series. [6]
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