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Jamie O'Rourke and the Pooka
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But first, here's a quick summary: "This inspired Irish folktale clearly illustrates that taking the easy
way out of a situation is sometimes more trouble than it's worth. Potato
farmer Jamie O'Rourke, "the laziest man in all of Ireland," is
unfortunately not the brightest of men either. The prospect of a harsh
and foodless winter, due to meager crops, and the ceaseless nagging of
his hardworking wife impel Jamie to the church to pray for help. As
Irish luck would have it, Jamie happens upon and captures a leprechaun
who cunningly offers magic potato seeds instead of the traditional pot
of gold. The resulting colossal spud feeds the O'Rourkes and the other
villagers far longer than anyone could have imagined. Although the
comical tone works well here, readers may be surprised that Jamie is
rewarded for being lazy. Thatched-roof cottages, stone hedges and sheep
dot the green landscape, depicting rustic life on the Emerald Isle.
DePaola's distinctive homespun style and genial gentry round, child like
faces add plenty of zip to this silly story. Ages 4-8." (Publisher's Weekly)
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