Windlord

The De Danann Tales #1

by Michael Scott

In this first book of the De Danann series, two children are taken back in time to become reluctant participants in a flight from the isle of De Dannan. They join a group of young teens in an attempt to rescue the Sacred Book of Windlord from the island's vicious and powerful emperor, Balor, and his reptilian warriors.

Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult, Time Travel, Fiction, Childrens, Irish Literature

128 pages, Paperback

First published June 15, 1991

About the author

Irish-born Michael Scott began writing over thirty years ago, and is one of Ireland's most successful and prolific authors, with over one hundred titles to his credit, spanning a
variety of genres, including Fantasy, Science Fiction and Folklore.

He writes for both adults and young adults and is published in thirty-seven countries, in over twenty languages.

Praised for his “unparalleled contribution to children’s literature,” by the Guide to Children’s
Books, Michael Scott was the Writer in Residence during Dublin’s tenure as European City of Culture in 1991, and was featured in the 2006 edition of Who’s Who in Ireland as one of the 1000
most “significant Irish.”

Reviews

[Orla · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is out of print now but probably one of the best modern, Irish fantasy series. It's moving, witty, sad, realistic and fun.

Moreover the badies are scary and the magic is cool.

[Clare O'Beara · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the first of three tales: Windlord, Earthlord and Firelord.

A brother and sister whose parents are preoccupied archaeologists discover that they can travel back in time to the Celtic past. They meet good and bad intent among the characters and luckily for them, manage to befriend the Windlord who can summon the air.

This is a great fun, fast-paced adventure and the author has since written many more Celtic fantasies. While this is a young adult book, adult fantasy fans could easily enjoy it too.

[Barry Keegan · Rating 5 out of 5]

There really is nothing like this series for YA.
Proud to say being based on Irish Mythology and not a superficial dose of leprechauns.
The world and denizens can stand toe to toe with any popular epic fantasy in terms of originality.
A major pity the fourth book of the series was never completed

[Patrick Ellard · Rating 4 out of 5]

Windlord is a fun Young Adult fantasy story based around Ireland and a the mythical land of De Denann. It's a short book but is full of the usual fantasy imagination and is a nice easy read. I'll definitely check out the other entries in the series.

[Paula Soper · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you, Michael Scott, for writing a great book which fits in with so much that I want to write about.

This book does read like it's been around for a while. However, it's spot on for me.

[Gavin · Rating 5 out of 5]

so glad i finally got my hands on these books onto Earthlordnext , hope to get more of Michael Scott older books when i get a chance :D

[Dermo · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this about 16 years ago, and it blew my mind. it'd be great to find a copy somewhere, although I'd be worried about ruining the childhood magic...

[Cyril Chin · Rating 4 out of 5]

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[Hillary · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a fun book. Great for kids. Just as magical as Harry Potter :)