In this modern fairy tale by Marianne McShane, readers are whisked away to the coast of Ireland and to the mystical island of Lisnashee. Superstition and fear of the fairy folk have the villagers using charms and special herbs to deter bad luck. A powerful element used for protection against the supernatural is magic water collected from the fog at Lisnashee. Young Eily learns the skills of a fog catcher early as she braves the storm and her fears.
Watercolour paintings by Alan Marks sweep through the pages of this original tale as magically as the fog at Lisnashee. The wind, the mist and the waves feel cold and alive; illustrated with a sophisticated style often reserved for an older audience.
This compelling picture book recalls a simpler time when there was no dependency on technology, where most things were handmade and magic was the cause and cure for the unexplained. With a thoughtful, brave and quick-witted hero like Eily, readers will be guided through the fog to a satisfying end. Recommended for ages 5+.
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