The Last Snake in Ireland: A Story About St. Patrick
Folklore, fables and fairy tales, Religious biography, General non-fiction
Synthetic audio, Automated braille
Summary
LONG AGO, Ireland was plagued by snakes, snakes, and more snakes! They crawled through the crowds, hissed in the homes, and slithered through the streets. Something had to be done, so Patrick rang a snake call on his magic bell… and sent all the snakes in the land to faraway places. All the snakes, that is, except for one -the biggest, sneakiest snake in all of Ireland. Detailed in Sheila MacGill-Callahan's colorful, lilting language, a battle of wills ensues between the soon-to-be saint and the sly serpent. And although man finally triumphs over beast, this vexed viper may have a surprise of his own that Patrick - and the world - will never forget!