The Fog Catcher's Daughter

'A dreamy, atmospheric tale with haunting watercolour illustrations.' Irish Independent

'There is a timeless quality to this beautiful book […] The illustrations are rich and evocative.' Juno

'Marianne McShane evokes the folklore and superstitions of old Ireland in ‘The Fog Catcher’s Daughter,’ an atmospheric picture book about a girl who braves an encounter with fairies to save the life of her father. . . . . In the verdant Irish setting of Alan Marks’s windblown watercolor paintings, the fairies whirl like evil eddies of smoke.' The Wall Street Journal

'Perfect to curl up with on an autumnal, foggy day, this book is sure to inspire readers’ creativity and imaginations with a charming narrative full of adventure, bravery and triumph set in historical Ireland. […] The beautiful, atmospheric illustrations really convey the countryside, weather and meaning of the text. Children will love to return to these pictures which capture many aspects of historical Irish life […] A charming narrative and beautiful book to look at, this will be an asset to any EYFS setting.' The Early Years Educator

'Suffused with folklore of the Emerald Isle, Marianne McShane’s elegantly told, powerfully atmospheric story is both haunting and timeless, made all the more so by Alan Marks’ delicate, almost ethereal, watercolour scenes. How perfectly he captures the white-capped, rolling waves, the ghostly, menacing faeries, and the determination of Eily. Child listeners and anybody with an interest in folklore will surely love this magical tale.' Red Reading Hub

'Alan Marks’s evocative illustrations are the perfect complement to the text, vividly capturing the beauty of the coastline, the wonder of Wise Annie’s shop, the volatile nature of the fairy folk as the events of the story unfold. Every spread is a work of art.' Through the Bookshelf

'Solemnly told and infused with Irish folklore, this atmospheric tale feels familiar yet timeless. Watercolors in pastoral shades of green, blue, and brown ground the rather dreamy story in reality. Menacing, ghostlike fairies and roiling, white-capped waves increase the drama. . . A haunting, lyrical, original tale that leans into the magic and mystery of the Emerald Isle.' Kirkus Reviews

'A beautifully woven legend told in the style of an ancient Irish myth and takes us to a timeless time […] An absolute treat for reading aloud to young children and for older readers too who can appreciate the quality of the illustrations and explore these in detail.' Just Imagine

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