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In a message dated 8/15/99 8:58:01 AM, brynlee@... writes:

<< Have you come across any books regarding the Celts and their beliefs?? >>

The only things that come right to mind are the YA Dark Is Rising series by
Susan Cooper. (Which, just to be confusing, is the title of the 2nd book.
The first is Over Sea, Under Stone.) It takes place in modern day Wales but
the kids deal with ancient Welsh gods or spirits. (Though I read it over 20
years ago and my memory could be a bit off.)

And one book I ran across a few years ago is a Barnes and Noble special
reprint: Irish Folk and Fairytale Omnibus by Michael Scott. I really like
the tone of the stories which is much more like a fantasy novel than other
fairy tale compilations, which tend to be shy on character development and
sense of place. (But I'd also say they're more of an adult/teen level.)

Here's the first couple of paragraphs of the first story:

The Sons of Tureen

Brian loosed his sword in its sheath and called over his shoulder to his
brothers. "Rider coming!"

They edged their horses up beside their elder broher and stared across the
flat expanse of the Plain of Muirthemne. A lone rider was racing towards
them, his armour and weapons flashing in the early morning sunlight and his
crimson cloak streaming behind.

"A Fomor?" wondered Urchar.

"Too tall," replied his twin Iuchar, drawing his sword.

Brian reined his horse to a halt. "We wait; let him come to us."

(See what I mean?)

You might try typing in "pagan" and "homeschool" into a search engine. That
might turn up a pagan homeschooler who might have a webpage of recommended
books.

Joyce