num_pages: 469
description: Set in the world of Irish mythology and faery The Hounds of the Morrigan tells of the coming of the Great Queen, the Morrigan, from out of the west to free the snake and bring destruction to the world and of Pidge and Brigit who are chosen to thwart the Morrigan. The adventures of Pidge and Brigit are hilarious and moving and on the way we meet a marvellous array of totally original, unforgettable characters. The result is a book quite unlike anything written for children before. This remarkable book was ten years in the writing and was Pat O'Shea's first novel. It is now reissued in a mass-market paperback format.
language: English
title: The Hounds of the Morrigan
titlecomplete: The Hounds of the Morrigan
characters: Medb, Cú Chulainn, The Morrigan, Ailill, Saint Patrick, Angus Og
genres: Fiction, Ireland, Adventure, Young Adult, Middle Grade, Science Fiction Fantasy, Childrens, Irish Literature, Mythology, Fantasy
ratings_count: 3657
places: Ireland
publisher: Oxford Univ Pr