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New York : HarperCollins, c1991.
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A sailor continues the work of others in creating the illuminated Book of Kells.
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LibraryThing member AbigailAdams26
A work of historical fiction for the picture-book set, The Sailor Who Captured the Sea is an original tale by Lattimore, and follows the adventures of three Irish brothers, starting in the year 804 A.D. Fursa, Niall and Broghan are each very different men, with different talents, and each has a
I had the great pleasure, while in Dublin some years ago, of seeing the Book of Kells (or, at least, the single page of the book that was displayed at the time I visited Trinity College), and was consequently quite excited to discover that there was a children's picture book devoted to its creation. Unfortunately, I was somewhat underwhelmed by this offering, which suffered from a crude illustrative style, and an overly action-oriented narrative. Perhaps I was hoping for just a little more detail about the actual methods of creation, rather than the standard "worthy deed repaid later on" sub-plot. However that may be, The Sailor Who Captured the Sea remains one of the only children's books devoted to this topic, and would probably make an entertaining bedtime story - three-brother type tales usually do. On a brighter note, Lattimore's border-work, clearly inspired by the great book itself, is exquisite.
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contribution to make to the creation of the extraordinary Book of Kells, today considered one of the most beautiful illuminated manuscripts in the world...I had the great pleasure, while in Dublin some years ago, of seeing the Book of Kells (or, at least, the single page of the book that was displayed at the time I visited Trinity College), and was consequently quite excited to discover that there was a children's picture book devoted to its creation. Unfortunately, I was somewhat underwhelmed by this offering, which suffered from a crude illustrative style, and an overly action-oriented narrative. Perhaps I was hoping for just a little more detail about the actual methods of creation, rather than the standard "worthy deed repaid later on" sub-plot. However that may be, The Sailor Who Captured the Sea remains one of the only children's books devoted to this topic, and would probably make an entertaining bedtime story - three-brother type tales usually do. On a brighter note, Lattimore's border-work, clearly inspired by the great book itself, is exquisite.
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LibraryThing member haldemac
The story of three brothers that make it their life's work to complete the Book of Kells. Each brother has a different reason for joining and continuing the mission to finish the book.
Beautiful illustrations.
Beautiful illustrations.
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NCTE Adventuring with Books: A Booklist for Pre-K—Grade 6 (10th Edition: 1988-1992)
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27 cm
ISBN
0060237104 / 9780060237103