The Leprechaun Under the Bed

Written by Teresa Bateman · Illustrated by Paul Meisel

A leprechaun's tricks fail to scare a man, leading to an unexpected friendship and perilous fortune.

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32 pages· 869 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud· AD670L

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Bookroo's summary

Brian O'Shea, a solitary leprechaun, faces an unexpected challenge when Sean McDonald builds a cottage above his hidden home. Despite Brian's magical attempts to scare him away, Sean remains unfazed, sparking an unlikely friendship. But when Sean's newfound luck draws dangerous attention, the duo must navigate threats that test their bond. Can a leprechaun's magic protect them from looming danger? This enchanting tale of friendship and fortune is perfect for those seeking a touch of magic.

From the publisher

“A leprechaun can be alone without being lonely,” says Brian O’Shea. And that’s how Brian likes it– so when a big human man tries to build a cottage on top of Brian’s underground home, the leprechaun does his best to scare the fellow away with his magical tricks. But Sean McDonald refuses to be frightened off– and over time the two develop an unlikely friendship. After all, a leprechaun in the house is a fine piece of luck– and that luck comes in handy when news of Sean’s good fortune attracts dangerous attention. Cleverly told and brightly illustrated, this folktale friendship is a delightful tale for St. Patrick’s day– or any day when you could use a little magic.

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