The Leprechaun's Gold

Written by Pamela Duncan Edwards · Illustrated by Henry Cole

A harp contest turns tricky when a leprechaun intervenes.

4.8/7 Bookroo expert·3.8/5 Goodreads · 362 ratings

40 pages· 1,204 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud· AD710L

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Bookroo's summary

Old Pat and Young Tom, two rival harpists, compete to be Ireland's finest. As Tom plots to outshine Pat, a clever leprechaun's mischief threatens his scheme. Who will truly win the day? Discover a tale of music, rivalry, and unexpected twists in this enchanting Irish legend.

From the publisher

In this classic Irish legend, two harpists – merry-hearted Old Pat and ill-spirited Young Tom – set off for a contest to name the finest harpist in all of Ireland. When Young Tom realizes that Old Pat is truly the better musician, he schemes to be the winner – but he doesn′t reckon with the clever trickery of a mischievous little leprechaun. Noted picture book creators Pamela Duncan Edwards and Henry Cole have imagined a joyful and fanciful tale with a priceless lesson.

At a glance

Format: Paperback
Pages: 40
Words: 1,204
Reading age: 4–8
Audience: Picture
Lexile: AD710L

Themes & topics

Books about St. Patrick's Day Books about values and virtues Books about social themes Books about leprechauns Books about greed

What readers & critics say

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“With messages about giving freely of yourself and your talents, and putting others first, this is an enjoyable, folksy, and slightly moralizing tale set in Ireland. With it's little bit of Leprechaun intervention, this is a fun read for St. Patrick's Day.”

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