Acclaimed nonfiction author Jim Murphy now turns his hand to spinning yarns. Fergus Os note.
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Feb 09, 2012
Melanie
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Fergus O'Mara is a lazy lad. He's much more worried about getting his clothes dirty than helping his mother. As he goes off to town to visit friends he encounters a creature. Fergus is told that it is "his time." Slightly frightened but thinking it's just an apparition, Fergus goes running. However, he keeps encountering this creature until he finally comes to a sight that scares the wits out of him: his own gravestone. The demon orders him to dig at the grave site. Thinking he will t
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Oct 12, 2011
Koorihime-sama
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CHECKED OUT THE BOOK FROM MY PUBLIC LIBRARY.
APART OF THE GOODREADS 2011 READING CHALLENGE.
Review/Rating:
5 out of 5
Ease of Reading Text: 5 out of 5
Illustrations: 5 out of 5
Plot: 5 out of 5
Fergus O’Mara is very clever, but it is too bad that he uses it to get out of work. On his way to go have fun in Skibbbereen, he might discover that his cleverness can be put to better use when he meets up with the Night-Demon.
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APART OF THE GOODREADS 2011 READING CHALLENGE.
Review/Rating:
5 out of 5
Ease of Reading Text: 5 out of 5
Illustrations: 5 out of 5
Plot: 5 out of 5
Fergus O’Mara is very clever, but it is too bad that he uses it to get out of work. On his way to go have fun in Skibbbereen, he might discover that his cleverness can be put to better use when he meets up with the Night-Demon.
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Aug 25, 2009
Dolly
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This is a wonderful Irish tale about a lazy and vain boy named Fergus who disrespects his mother and refuses to do chores about the house, preferring instead to go out and have fun. A scary encounter with the "Night-Demon" changes his attitude completely. This is a great tale to read aloud with children, especially those who are loathe to do their chores.
Mar 10, 2011
Charlotte
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Fergus is a never-do-well that meets a night-demon on the road to some fun. Eventually he realizes that his previous lazy ways are going to get him an early grave courtesy of the night-demon.
Aug 01, 2009
Tricia
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Steve says...kids into fairy tales may enjoy. Child is lazy, runs into a demon. Didn't really like the story. As I reviewed it, some of the illustrations may spook the child weak of heart.
Dec 15, 2011
Daniel
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A fun story of a lazy boy who runs into an amalgam of Celtic spirits, learning a lesson, of course.
Feb 22, 2008
babyhippoface
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Lazy Fergus O’Mara uses his quick wit to escape death--the “Night Demon”--in this original tale based in Irish tradition. Manders’ cartoon gouache and pencil illustrations have a lively, comic feel, alerting the reader that Fergus’ soul is never in mortal peril. For a fun lesson on how some archetypes appear in different cultures, have students compare Fergus with Brer Rabbit and Anansi.
Apr 15, 2011
Gabrielle
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This is an Irish ghost story about a young boy named Fergus O'Mara. The illustrations are bright and colorful and the story is whimsical. At times it's simplistic and leans towards the stereotypical in its depiction of Irish culture.
Appropriate for elementary school children.
Appropriate for elementary school children.
Apr 07, 2010
Amanda
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I love this book! I've rarely come across a book with such wit and humor for children and it makes for a great way to have fun with my son as I can read it with an accent to add to the story. Great book for any day of the year and especially great near St Patrick's Day.
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