{"product_id":"the-hound-of-ulster-a-bloomsbury-reader-9781472989963","title":"The Hound of Ulster A Bloomsbury Reader","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBook Band: Grey (ideal for ages 8+)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eA thrilling retelling of the traditional Irish legend \u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cb\u003eof \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eCúchulainn\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003ewritten by Malachy Doyle.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/u\u003eYoung Setanta, the son of poor shepherds, is determined to impress the mighty king of Ulster with his strength and bravery and to join the Red Branch Knights. He could easily beat the other warriors at hurling. He could even triumph over them in a fight. But can he defeat the ferocious hound of Ulster, the smith Culann's menacing guard dog, and prove his worth?This page-turning story from Malachy Doyle, based on the traditional Irish folk tale, has exciting black-and-white illustrations by Erin Brown and is perfect for children who are developing as readers.\u003cb\u003eThe Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with book-banded stories to get children reading independently in Key Stage 2 by award-winning authors like double Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine McCaughrean and Waterstones Prize winner Patrice Lawrence. With engag\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAny list that brings together such a quality line up of authors is going to be welcomed … Bloomsbury Readers are aimed squarely at children in Key Stage 2 and designed to support them as they start reading independently and while they continue to gain confidence and understanding. -- Andrea Reece * Books for Keeps *\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49408796623191,"sku":"9781472989963","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781472989963.jpg?v=1730504240","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-hound-of-ulster-a-bloomsbury-reader-9781472989963","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}