Fiona's Luck

Written by Teresa Bateman · Illustrated by Kelly Murphy

A clever girl must outwit a greedy king to restore Ireland's lost luck.

4.9/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 988 ratings

32 pages· 1,508 words· Est. 12 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

In a land where luck has vanished, Fiona faces the cunning Leprechaun King who hoards Ireland's fortune. With wit as her weapon, she devises a daring plan to reclaim the luck and restore hope to her people. Can Fiona outsmart the powerful king and bring magic back to the Emerald Isle? This enchanting tale, filled with leprechauns and clever tricks, promises a magical adventure for all ages.

From the publisher

An original folktale full of wit, magic, and leprechauns, that is sure to delight for St. Patrick’s Day as well as all year round. The luck of the Irish has waned after the greedy Leprechaun King has taken all the good fortune in Ireland and locked it away. It is up to one cunning girl, Fiona to come up with a plan to get the luck and good tidings back from the leprechauns to help the people of Ireland. Through clever charades, Fiona uses her wit to outsmart the powerful Leprechaun King and restore luck to the Emerald Isle.

Luminous and enchanting illustrations add to the wonder of this original folktale, that is sure to charm readers young and old who are looking for a bit of magic to spark their story time.

At a glance

Format: Paperback
Pages: 32
Words: 1,508
Reading age: 0–99+
Audience: Picture
Lexile: AD810L

Themes & topics

Books about St. Patrick's Day Books about leprechauns Books about luck

What readers & critics say

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“Beautifully illustrated and with the feel of a good, solid Irish folk tale. With the Irish setting and leprechauns, it's a fun read for St. Patrick's Day or really any time of year with the message that using your wits is better than relying in luck.”

Marmee

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