Patrick: Patron Saint of Ireland
Worth buying if: You enjoy short children’s books about saints and cultural figures.
Skip it if: You want a long, fully documented biography of Patrick.
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Summary
This 30-page Holiday House book introduces Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, in a compact format by Tomie dePaola.
Why this book now
It offers a brief way to explore Patrick and the cultural traditions associated with Ireland’s patron saint.
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Good fit if you want...
- You enjoy short children’s books about saints and cultural figures.
- You want a focused introduction to Patrick for shared reading.
- If character growth is key, the narrative rarely stalls and keeps tension high.
- You want a long, fully documented biography of Patrick.
- You prefer contemporary fiction over religious or cultural subjects.
- You only want something with very current references and examples.
Decided it fits?
Exact edition: Edition shown · ISBN-13 9780823410774
Worth buying if: You enjoy short children’s books about saints and cultural figures.
Skip it if: You want a long, fully documented biography of Patrick.
Check Amazon for the current price and availability of this exact edition.
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Reading commitment
Quick Easy to move through
At 30 pages, this is a brief reading commitment suited to a single sitting or shared read-aloud.
What stands out here
This record is for the 1994 Holiday House edition, published at 30 pages.
Best way to approach it
Read it as a short introduction to Patrick, then discuss what the figure represents in Irish tradition.
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Exact edition: ISBN-13 9780823410774
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