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Finn the half-Great (Hardcover)

by Theo Caldwell (Author)
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The story of a time when giants roamed the earth.

Finn the half-Great, Theo Caldwell’s first novel for young adults, tells the story of Ireland’s most beloved heroes with humor and heart. Finn McCool, at fourteen feet, thinks he is the tallest thing in the Emerald Isle. That is, until he ventures outside his childhood valley. Finn soon discovers that ancient Britain is a land of giants, dragons, wizards, and men, in which he is only one little fellow.

Despite treating those about him as decently as he can, Finn finds he has enemies all over. Even before he was born, cruel creatures known as the Frost Giants killed Finn’s father and tried to do away with his mother. When Finn learns what befell his parents, his first order of business is to seek out the Frost Giants and take revenge.

In later years, Finn becomes a calmer chap, living in idle bliss on his hill, known as Knockmany, with his beloved wife, Oonagh. But Finn the half-Great’s troubles are not over. Ireland and all of Britain are being overrun by mortal men, who have no patience for bigger fellows like Finn. When Knockmany is attacked by humans, and Oonagh is kidnapped by their leader, Finn sets out to rally Britain’s remaining giants and bring her back.

Steeped in legend, Finn the half-Great is completely thrilling as it introduces an unforgettable character and adventures both ancient and new.


About the Author

Theo Caldwell is an internationally known investor, writer, and commentator. Born in Toronto, Theo is a citizen of Ireland, Canada, and the United States. Finn the half-Great is Theo’s first novel and it is dedicated to his beloved dog, Harvey. Learn more about Finn at www.halfgreat.com.

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The art of story-telling has been revived!, Oct 19 2009
By Lorraine G (Toronto, Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews
Finn the half-Great is a wonderfully intelligent and captivating read. The reader is immersed into a magical world of childhood dreams. I think this book is excellent for young adults, but it is a lovely book for reading to your children of any age. It reminds me of being read C.S. Lewis and Tolkien as a child. Thank you Theo Caldwell for developing such delightful characters, hope to see them again in another book.
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9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Nothing Half Great about this book!, Oct 18 2009
By SAM (Canada) - See all my reviews
Finn the Half Great is a rollicking read. In the grand tradition of the Brothers Grimm but with a generous dose of "The Princess Bride", Theo Caldwell has created a vibrant unforgettable story based on the legend of a great Irish hero, Finn McCool. Finn is half-mortal, half-Giant, which basically makes him a bit of a misfit in a world where everyone is twice his size; yet, with determination and courage and the help of a few good friends, he prevails. The lesson of this book is that despite our various shortcomings, we are all of us capable of greatness, so long as we believe in ourselves and in each other. Centuries old, the myths of ancient Ireland are full of brave heroes, maniacal villains, fierce battles, and extraordinary friendships. Caldwell's Finn has all this, as well as talking birds, ferocious dragons, impish faeries, deadly sea snakes and more. We owe Caldwell a `giant' thank you for bringing beautiful old stories to new life with a deft wit and a light touch; this is a book which you won't want to end.
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10 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Best book ever!, Jun 10 2009
This might be the best book I have ever read. It has EVERYTHING - heroes, villains, love, hate, battles, dragons, wizards and, most of all, Giants! And it's VERY funny! Once I got started, I could not stop reading it. The mythology and characters are fascinating, and there are even hidden codes in the words of the book. It's a great story, beautifully written, with fun and inspiration for people of all ages.
I surely hope Theo Caldwell won't have us waiting long to read his next half-Great adventure!
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1.0 out of 5 stars FINN THE HALF-GREAT is half awful and half pretentious.
I bought this book for my son who loves giants, wizards and world mythologies. Though it could prove useful for a university-level Celtic mythology class, it leaves adult and... Read more
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It is about time an author did for Irish mythology what Tolkein did for the bloody English. Read more
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The last 20+ years of fantasy fiction have left me cold. The novels seem to me generally to be too derivative and predictable, too unworldly; their internal logic is either... Read more
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