The Life of Saint Brigid
Abbess of Kildare
by Jane G. Meyer illustrated by Zachary Lynch
Stapled A4 Pbk.
Price: £9.99
Publisher:Conciliar Dist. Orthodox Christian Books
Published:2009
ISBN:978-0-982-27700-3
GoodBookStall Review:
Jane Meyer tells the story of the saint well. The language used would probably require it to be a book read to a younger child, with occasional explanations, but an older primary school-aged child would probably be fine. One thing that might prove an obstacle is the book design, specifically the font. The publishers have chosen a stylized script which reminds one of the Book of Kells. While attractive, I can imagine it would pose some difficulties to the younger reader. The illustrations also appear to seek the same resonance with the past, not very successfully, they are a little garish. These aspects are a pity because the story itself is very good and teaches some very helpful things.
Reviewer: Simon Iredale (12/01/10)
Jane Meyer tells the story of the saint well. The language used would probably require it to be a book read to a younger child, with occasional explanations, but an older primary school-aged child would probably be fine. One thing that might prove an obstacle is the book design, specifically the font. The publishers have chosen a stylized script which reminds one of the Book of Kells. While attractive, I can imagine it would pose some difficulties to the younger reader. The illustrations also appear to seek the same resonance with the past, not very successfully, they are a little garish. These aspects are a pity because the story itself is very good and teaches some very helpful things.
Reviewer: Simon Iredale (12/01/10)
