About the author:

Liam Maher grew up in the beautiful gardens

of Dromoland Castle in County Clare, Ireland.

This and the surrounding picturesque countryside

coupled with the old beliefs during his

boyhood days of leprechauns, ghosts and fairies were to inspire his

children’s stories that were to come in later life and originally written

for his grandchildren.

Liam has had two other books published with Guardian Angel, The

Golden Daffodils and Mr. Topper, the Lucky Potbellied Pig.

More are coming soon.

Liam spends his time gardening, keeping fit, entertaining his

grandchildren and searching for leprechauns.

About the Illustrator:

Gin May is an engineering graduate, hailing from Malaysia. Her

greatest interest lies in fantasy art, with an emphasis on human or

humanoid characters. She says she enjoys doing fantasy-based pictures

since she can brush off anatomical mistakes by claiming the character

isn’t human. She lives on a steady diet of instant noodles and potato

chips.

Samples of her work may be viewed at http://ginmay.cjb.net/

The Plumber and the Wishing Well

What could be more charming than Irish folk lore and Christmas, all wrapped up in to one story of wee people and their magical wishing well?  In this story written by Liam Maher, a beautiful yellow bird tries to find a way for her friend the plumber to buy presents for his children on Christmas Eve.  The bird Tupo, visits her friend in the forest, and receives instruction on how to find a magical wishing well.

Upon her approach the well is covered in unforgiving vines.  Tupo is entertained by music and dance, and witnesses some mystical wee people.  The little people have a problem that maybe Tupo can help them with.  They are sad over the fact that Christmas will be ruined if they do not find a way to fix their problem.

 The plumber arrives and notices something most rewarding, but does not share his new found knowledge with anyone.  The little people are delighted to see the plumber, and want to give him riches, but the plumber has other intentions.     

This Gaeilge flavored tale with all the influence of the emerald Isle, has a few intriguing turns and twists that will delight a child’s interests. The art work of Gin May is beautifully illustrated, and pops from the page.  This is a heartwarming story of kindness, sharing and consideration for others in need.  The plumber is concerned with how the little people will be able to continue the life they are accustomed to living.  His intentions are to manipulate the chain of events and make life better for everyone.  The story of the Plumber and the Wishing well is truly in the holiday spirit, and lends example for children to practice in their every day travels.

This enchanting holiday story includes a leprechaun, an elf, a fairy, and other interesting characters. With all the charms of Irish folklore and brilliant art work, I rate this book with *****, and because of the wonderful message of sharing, it lends to all.

This review was written by Susan Hornbach, author of children’s literature.

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If you wish to purchase this book, click the link below:

THE PLUMBER AND THE WISHING WELL
www.guardianangelpublishing.com/plumber-wishing-well.htm