Finn and the Leprechaun's Gold

by Mick Gowar

Published 27 November 2008
Finn is off to seek his fortune. When he spots a rainbow in the distance he runs towards it hoping to catch the pot of gold at the end of it. But he gets much more than he bargained for...

Finn and Jim the Carter are off to Cork to deliver some goods to the Mayor. The Mayor wants to win the reward offered to anyone who can make the King laugh, but the joke noses, whoopee cushions and tickle sticks don't work. What can they do to make the King laugh?

Finn is trying to sell his two goats at Sligo Fair. He sells the Billy goat right away but no one wants to buy old Nanny. As he settles down for the night, he overhears two thieves plotting to steal his money. Finn has no idea what to do until Nanny comes up with a marvelous plan!

Start Reading is a new series of highly enjoyable books for beginning readers at KS1. Finn is in Mayo with Jim the Carter to seek his fortune. As Finn waits for Jim, he discovers a small, green, trap door in the mound he is resting on. Inside, the Queen of the Fairies has hiccups and the King is beside himself with worry. Luckily Finn knows just what to do!