Lawhead, Stephen R.

Summary: Offers a fictionalized account of the life of Saint Patrick, discussing how he overcame years of abuse and servitude to turn to the extraordinary.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: William Morrow 2003

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1 available in Adult Fiction, Call number: FIC LAW

Heinrichs, Ann

Summary: Dress in some green, savor a slice of soda bread, and catch a little luck of the Irish! Kids will discover the history behind Saint Patrick's Day, and find out ways to celebrate on their own. Young readers learn about the festivities and traditions associated with this celebration of Irish culture.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: 2014

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1 available in Juvenile Holidays - Springtime Holidays, Call number: J 394.262 HEI

Freeman, Philip

Summary: Ireland's patron saint has long been shrouded in legend: he drove the snakes out of Ireland; he triumphed over Druids and their supernatural powers; he used a shamrock to explain the Christian mystery of the Trinity. But his true story is more fascinating than the myths. We have no surviving image of Patrick, but we do have two letters that he wrote about himself and his beliefs--letters that...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster 2004

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 PATRICK FRE

Hodges, Margaret

Summary: When a poor Irish peddler follows the instructions given to him by Saint Patrick in a dream, his life is greatly changed. Includes background on Saint Patrick and on the origin of the story.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Orchard Books 1997

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1 available in Juvenile Holidays - Springtime Holidays, Call number: JE HOD

MacGill-Callahan, Sheila.

Summary: Before he becomes a saint, Patrick drives all the snakes but one out of Ireland and that last one he throws into Scotland's Loch Ness.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Holiday House 1999

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1 available in Seasonal Juvenile Collection, Call number: JE MAC