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School Library Journal
Reviewed on January 1, 2004
K-Gr 3 The towns of Tralee and Tralah hold a competition each year to see which one can devise the most spectacular decorations for St. Patrick's Day. Tralah has always won, but this year little Fiona Riley has an idea that may give Tralee a chance at garnering the golden shamrock-paint everything green. The night before the contest, a tiny man dressed in green with pointy ears and bells on his boots rides frantically through both...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on January 1, 2004
This folk-like tale of kindness rewarded features a winning young heroine, a traditional story arc, and plenty of Emerald Isle atmosphere in the richly colored illustrations. The town of Tralee is excited about this year's plan for the annual St. Patrick's Day decoration contest with rival burg Tralah. Fiona Riley, "though she's but a wee lass of six," comes up with the fine idea to paint all of Tralee green, giving the townsfolk hope th...Log In or Sign Up to Read More