Three Ways to Trap a Leprechaun by Tara Lazar

Three Ways to Trap a Leprechaun

Tara Lazar

HarperCollins · Print & ebook · January 7, 2020

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Who it’s for
A playful picture-book romp pairs leprechaun-trapping tips with a lively contest of wits.
Themes
Belief in magical creatures, Rivalry and playful trickery
Pacing
Fast

About this book

Three Ways to Trap a Leprechaun, inspired by the leprechaun trap phenomenon made popular in elementary school classrooms, includes tips on how to trap your very own leprechaun—just be sure to let him go! Maker-girl Claire is determined to catch a leprechaun to prove that these magical, mischievous, miniature marvels are real. This picture book romp puts Claire head-to-head with her rival, Finn the Leprechaun, with hilarious results.

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Will this leprechaun be caught once for all, or will he give her the slip?

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A playful picture-book romp pairs leprechaun-trapping tips with a lively contest of wits.

Come here for

  • A maker-girl’s determination to prove leprechauns are real
  • Tips for trying to trap your own leprechaun

Expect

  • A mischievous rivalry with hilarious results
  • One important rule: let the leprechaun go

Where it sits

Fairy Tales & Folklore51%
Holiday & Celebration Stories38%
Funny Stories30%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Fairy Tale Collections
  • Folktale Retellings
  • Girls & Young Women
  • Halloween Stories
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  • Religious Holiday Stories
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  • Kids & Science
Authors
Tara Lazar
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
January 7, 2020
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Belief in magical creatures · Rivalry and playful trickery
Reading lane
Fairy Tale Collections