Fin M’Coul: The Giant of Knockmany Hill by Tomie dePaola: Content Warnings

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Synopsis:

When the fiercest giant in all of Ireland comes knocking at his door, what can peaceful Fin M’Coul do to escape him?

Fin M’Coul lives atop windy Knockmany Hill, and spends his days with the other giants of Ireland, moving huge stones to build a causeway to Scotland.  But one morning, he hears a rumor that Cucullin, the strongest giant in the land, is coming to find and fight him.

Fleeing home, Fin tells his wife of his worries.  But clever Oonagh the giantess has a plan— with her wits and her skills and her magic charms, she sets out to trick Cucullin and save her husband.


What To Expect:

Readers can expect a children’s retelling of the Irish legend of the showdown between giants Fin M’Coul and Cucullin.


Content Warnings:

Language: None

Sexual Content: None

Violence: Mild – Cucullin seeks out Fin because he wants to beat him in a fight to show his dominance. Fin’s wife, Oonagh, beats him through clever tricks that, in turn, end up injuring Cucullin (loses teeth and a finger)

Substance Use: Mild – Fin drinks a stout

Prejudices: None

Religious Themes: None

Other Topics: None


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