Review
‘full of eye catching, imaginative illustrations’ — Books Ireland ‘an
exciting adaptation of the Cartoon Saloon’s film ! the line illustrations are
an interesting mix of the realistic and the imagined with a strong emphasis on
pattern and design’ — Books Ireland ‘a well-crafted novel ! beautifully
illustrated !a rich, exciting and distinctive narrative that should greatly
appeal to young readers, especially those aged 10+’ — Inis
History, myth and legend collide in this thrilling novelisation of the
full-length animated feature Brendan and the Secret of Kells. There is huge
excitement at the monastery in Kells when the famous illuminator, Aiden of
Iona, arrives with his cat Pangur Ban. The orphaned twelve-year-old monk,
Brendan, is drawn to the book and desperately want to help Aiden. He ventures
into the forest where he encounters faeries, monsters , Vikings and more! This
novel brings to life the fictionalised story of Brendan, a young monk in the
monastery of Kells and his part in the completion of one of the world’s most
famous and treasured books, The Book of Kells.”