Why the moon travels

Oein DeBhairduin author Leanne McDonagh illustrator

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Skein Press

Published:26th Aug '20

Should be back in stock very soon

Why the moon travels cover

Why the moon travels is a haunting collection of twenty tales rooted in the oral tradition of the Irish Traveller community. Brave vixens, prophetic owls and stalwart horses live alongside the human characters as guides, protectors, friends and foes while spirits, giants and fairies blur the lines between this world and the otherworld. Collected by Oein DeBhairduin throughout his childhood, retold in his lyrical style, and beautifully illustrated by Leanne McDonagh.

  • Winner of The Judges’ Special Award and the Eilís Dillon Award at the KPMG Children’s Books Ireland Awards. 2021 (Ireland)
  • Short-listed for Literary Association of Ireland Biennial Children’s Book Award Young Adult Category 2021 (Ireland)

ISBN: 9781916493506

Dimensions: 205mm x 135mm x 18mm

Weight: 302g