Finn the Half-Great

Finn the Half-Great

Author	Theo Caldwell
Language	English
Publisher	Tundra Books
Publication date	2009
Publication place	Canada
Pages	382
ISBN	978-0-88776-931-3
OCLC	294640003

Finn the Half-Great is a 2009 fiction novel written by Canadian author and columnist Theo Caldwell. The book is published by Tundra Books in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. ^[1]

Plot

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]

Reception

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]

References

1. AMICUS (2009). "Full Record". Library and Archives Canada. Archived from the original on 2012-07-08.
2. Mester, Ilan (20 November 2009). "Finn the Half-Great". Shalom Life. Archived from the original on 2011-10-09. Retrieved 2011-07-15.
3. Norton, Eric (1 February 2010). "Grades 5 and Up". School Library Journal. Archived from the original on April 24, 2011.
4. Baker, Deirdre (13 December 2009). "Holiday Reads : Deirdre Baker's Fantasy Books for Kids". Toronto Star. Archived from the original on June 12, 2011.
5. Wiersema, Robert (December 2009). "Finn the Half-Great". Quill & Quire.
6. Scalia, Clelia (13 October 2009). "Ten questions with Theo Caldwell". Open Book: Toronto. Archived from the original on 2011-10-02. Retrieved 2011-07-15.