Wizard Children of Finn

I was biased as a kid, naturally - my last name was Finn, so of COURSE I had to read this book. Luckily I discovered an absolute treasure of humor, adventure and storytelling flair with this book. I read my copy into absolute tatters. I don't know if kids still pull this one out at the library, but I hope they do - this book stands shoulder-to-shoulder with other classic adventurous gems by Lloyd Alexander, Jane Yolen, Ursula LeGuin and Madeline L'Engle. If you can find a copy - snag it!

I bought this book in an airport when I was 11 years old and felt like I had found a treasure. I read and reread it so many times I wore it out. I will definitely be buying a copy (if I can find one!) for my son when he is old enough. What a wonderful book.

I am so happy this book is still in print! I received this book as a birthday gift when I turned 9. I read it once a year - and always have. My copy is wearing thin and I want one that I don't have to be so delicate with. I will keep the original and pass it on to my children. It is a true delight and a fantastic journey!

This is one of my absolute favorite books from when I was a little girl. My dad used to read it to us at night, and then I reread it when I got older. Very hard to find but worth every penny, this book is BEAUTIFUL and I hope it goes back into print someday.

Although I read many books when I was a kid, there were only about four or five that I would return to year after year- ones that gave me a thrill no matter how many times I entered their worlds. This is one of those books. It is the tale of two spoiled and thoroughly modern American children who accidentally follow their caretaker and gardener on a journey back in time to ancient Ireland. Upon arrival they meet a boy named Finn MacCool, who will go on to become one of the greatest figures in Irish mythology. Lonely from being raised in isolation, he decides to take them on his quest to become a man and claim the leadership of the Fianna, the legendary defenders of Ireland. Besides, he needs someone to compose an epic poem about his travels, and the two children have a knack for rhyme. Tannen makes the heroes and monsters of Irish lore utterly fascinating, yet accessible to children. I would spend hours and hours imagining myself questing around the Emerald Isle after reading this book. You and your children will be enchanted.