Niall Of The Nine Hostages

In A Nutshell #19

by Ann Carroll, Derry Dillon (Illustrator)

Niall of the Nine Hostages was born to a second wife of the High King Eochaid. But his mother, terrified that Eochaid's jealous first wife Mongfind would kill the baby. Baby Niall was rescued by a poet who reared him and, when he grew up, he went back to his father's court, to claim his rightful place. But his troubles were only just beginning . . . .

42 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2016

Reviews

[Tara Pyott]

Enjoyable and informative

What a treasure of a little book! It explains clearly, and with humor, the story of Niall's life. I loved the illustrations, they were whimsical and charming.