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Prince Boghole
Desmond, ruler of a kingdom on the island of Eire, promises his daughter's hand to the prince who brings him the most wonderful bird.
- GenresChildrensPicture Books
32 pages, Hardcover
First published March 31, 1987
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About the author
Erik Christian Haugaard
36 books23 followersErik Haugaard was born in Denmark and has traveled extensively in the United States, Italy, Spain, and Japan. Called "a writer gifted in the art of the storyteller" by the BOSTON GLOBE, he is internationally known for his accomplishments as a playwright, poet, and translator.
Haugaard has written a number of acclaimed works for young adults that transport readers back to a time and place in history that placed upon children burdens nearly unimaginable to the contemporary North American adolescent. Religious strife, World War II, and feudal Japan are just some of the settings Haugaard has explored in his books, which usually feature a child whose hardships are made all the worse due to the loss of parents or other guardians.
Haugaard has written a number of acclaimed works for young adults that transport readers back to a time and place in history that placed upon children burdens nearly unimaginable to the contemporary North American adolescent. Religious strife, World War II, and feudal Japan are just some of the settings Haugaard has explored in his books, which usually feature a child whose hardships are made all the worse due to the loss of parents or other guardians.
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October 21, 2017
The princess really liked his hair. Taking that into consideration the eagle and the peacock guy never stood a chance.
February 12, 2018
[HIS CONTAINS SOME SPOILERS]
This was lovely! I judged this book by its cover and thought I wouldn't like it, but the story is really nice! I love Prince Boghole! Real mean of the servants to call him that though. That part shocked me a bit. I was surprised the king cared more what the servants think than what his daughter wants even though he probably wanted to just spare her some embarrassment. Still, I feel like they (her and Prince Boghole) would have been happy regardless. In the end it is who she picked and they seem wonderful together. I love the colorful illustrations and the details in the story like how it was mentioned that the princess's kittens were in her bedroom drawer. Lovely writing and great story. Would recommend.
This was lovely! I judged this book by its cover and thought I wouldn't like it, but the story is really nice! I love Prince Boghole! Real mean of the servants to call him that though. That part shocked me a bit. I was surprised the king cared more what the servants think than what his daughter wants even though he probably wanted to just spare her some embarrassment. Still, I feel like they (her and Prince Boghole) would have been happy regardless. In the end it is who she picked and they seem wonderful together. I love the colorful illustrations and the details in the story like how it was mentioned that the princess's kittens were in her bedroom drawer. Lovely writing and great story. Would recommend.
August 30, 2025
A tale set in the Celtic setting of medieval Ireland. King Desmond seeks a husband for Princess Orla. The choice is between three suitors who must not only win the Princesses' heart, but the King's approval.
October 9, 2018
A good story set in medieval Ireland and containing several pearls of wisdom. Beautiful illustrations!
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