{"product_id":"hound-isbn-9781506727493","title":"Hound","description":"\u003cb\u003eIn 50 BCE, Morrigan, the goddess of war, has become restless as a long-lasting peace settles over Ireland.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeciding the time of peace must end, she chooses Setanta, the nephew of the king of the north, to become her ward. After a young Setanta slays the demon-hound of Cullan, he becomes known as Cú Cullan—\u003ci\u003eThe Hound of Cullan\u003c\/i\u003e. As Cú Cullan grows older, it is apparent that an extraordinary power lies within him . . . and a great darkness. When he chooses the quiet life of a farmer over the sword, Morrigan, angry at the betrayal, instigates an invasion of his homeland and Cú Cullan must challenge fate itself to keep the goddess at bay.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis exciting, ancient tale is retold for a contemporary audience by master storytellers Paul J. Bolger (\u003ci\u003eCool World\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Land Before Time\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003ci\u003e The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists!\u003c\/i\u003e), Barry Devlin (\u003ci\u003eHorslips: The Táin\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003ci\u003e U2: Making of Rattle \u0026amp; Hum\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003ci\u003e A Man of No Importance\u003c\/i\u003e), and Dee Cunniffe (\u003ci\u003eThe Paybacks\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRedneck\u003c\/i\u003e).Written and drawn by Paul Bolger, known for his animation on \u003ci\u003eCool World\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Land Before Time\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003ci\u003e The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists!\u003c\/i\u003e. Co-written by Irish musician, screen writer, and director, Barry Devlin (\u003ci\u003eHorslips: The Táin\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003ci\u003e U2: Making of Rattle \u0026amp; Hum\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003ci\u003e A Man of No Importance\u003c\/i\u003e).","brand":"Dark Horse Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46300643754213,"sku":"NP9781506727493","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781506727493.jpg?v=1742920847","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/hound-isbn-9781506727493","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}