novel, Brian Boru- Emperor of the Irish. This novel is the journey of a young boy to

manhood; however, it is solidified by his constant battle to unite all of the people of

Ireland under one king. It begins when Brian is a boy known as Brian mac Kennedy.

His father is the leader of the Dalcassian tribe. Brian had many brothers but his favorite

was Mahon, his oldest brother. As a child Brian loved to listen to the stories of the great

kings of old Ireland. Yet despite his great interest in kings and his kingly appearance

Brian was the youngest brother and it was virtually impossible for him to become king.

Brian loved his mother Bebinn dearly, the author says of bebinn "She was home; she

was the heart of his world". Brian also felt strongly towards the guardian of their

village, Aval, he brings offerings to the banshee and talks to her constantly. Though

Brian's life is good there is a constant threat of invasion by the foreigners. One day the

worst of the village's fears comes true when the Danes invaded. Brian and two of his

brothers were away during the invasion, as was his fath

to be united with the Irish. Brian's son Murcha was angry with his father for treating

Vikings that had killed his mother. He soon began to train himself with weapons made

king was on the throne. Brian maintained peace for 10 years and improved living in

hero. They chanted "Boru, Boru, BORU"

and the King was getting old. However, now reunited with his oldest son Murcha, Brian

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Approximate Word count = 1110
Approximate Pages = 4 (250 words per page double spaced)