The Salmon of Knowledge

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A creatively illustrated retelling of a traditional Irish legend about an enchanted salmon that will impart all the knowledge in the world to the first person who eats it. Finnegas, a wise, elderly poet, spends his days fishing for the Salmon of Knowledge. He meets Fionn, a young boy who hopes to become a brave warrior, but who must first find a poet to instruct him. Follow the story of a young boy who sets out to become a warrior but, in an unexpected twist, acquires much more than he had ever expected to gain. • Delve into the rich world of traditional Irish legends and the tale of a young boy, Fionn, who aspires to become a great warrior. • The story is complemented by interesting and creative collage-style illustrations. • Fionn’s tale of gaining knowledge shows readers how good things in life may come unexpectedly.