10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «POOKA»
Discover the use of
pooka in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
pooka and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Elsie and
Pooka Stories of the Sabbats and Seasons
In this collection of short stories, children learn about the pagan holidays along with the little witch, Elsie, and her cat, Pooka.
2
Miss Pennyfeather and the
pooka
A pooka comes to live with a family but looks and acts like an ordinary horse during the day.
3
Jamie O'Rourke and the
Pooka
Young readers will be giggling through Tomie dePaola's delightfully funny sequel to Jamie O'Rourke and the Big Potato. "DePaola's jaunty storytelling pace and his snappy Irish phrases give this tale extra sparkle.
4
The
Pooka and the Paranormal
Who, at some time or another, has not wished for a Pooka in his life--that shape-shifting creature from Celtic lore who can literally make dreams come true?
5
Taming the
Pooka, Celtic Tales of the Trickster Fairy: ...
Well, he laid there and was bet entirely, an' while he was studyin' how he'd raise,
he heard the throttin' av a horse on the road. "Tis meself 'ull get the lift now,' says
he, and laid waitin', and up comes the Pooka. Whin Dennis seen him, begob, ...
T. Crofton Croker, Varla Ventura, William Butler Yeats, 2001
A Monster Haven Story, book two Zoey Donovan—empath, wedding planner, go-to girl for monsters with personal problems—has been marked twice for pickup by Death.
7
Peeka,
Pooka, and the Dinosaur
One day as they were sitting by a stream reading a book about dinosaurs, Pooka
said to his sister, “Peeka, why don't we get a dinosaur? That would be a lot of fun.
” “But where will we get one, Pooka? I have never seen a real dinosaur.
8
Irish Wonders the Ghosts, Giants,
Pooka, Demons, ...
wid "'Begob,'saystheking, like he was surprised,so as to desave the Pooka
complately,'Ev that'sthrue, Imustgo relave her atwanst.' Sohe rizan'puton sojer
boots, widshpurs on 'em afutacrost, an' tuk a long whip in his hand,forfear, he
said, ...
David Rice McAnally, 2014
9
The Encyclopedia of Celtic Mythology and Folklore
384 pooka known from more than one site. It is possible that the number of
divinities may have been somewhat smaller if each god had many titles, as the
second person of the Christian trinity is known as “Jesus,” “Lord,” “Christ,” “Savior
,” “Son ...
This book also explores the many different kinds of pooka shapechangers, both in ideology and in black-and-white game terms.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «POOKA»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
pooka is used in the context of the following news items.
Observations from Tulane's final prospect camp
... Raiders' stout defense this coming season, as well as one of Hahnville's blue-chip athletes, 2018 running back Anthony "Pooka" Williams. «NOLA.com, Jul 15»
Tulane offers 2018 Hahnville running back Anthony Williams; LSU …
As a freshman, Williams, who is more affectionately referred to as "Pooka," stood out in a backfield with incumbent Devante Cravin in the Tigers' ... «NOLA.com, Jul 15»
Attic Theatre to present 'Harvey'
Elwood introduces Harvey to everyone he meets, but as Harvey is a pooka, a 6-foot-tall white rabbit who not everyone can see, this causes the ... «Appleton Post Crescent, Jul 15»
Giant rabbit expected in amphitheater
... whose sunny philosophy and inebriated antics are tolerated by most of the citizenry … that is, until Elwood begins claiming he sees a “pooka” ... «Courier-Gazette & Camden Herald, Jul 15»
Helping hound who eases stress by breaking the ice
Holding sessions outside allows people to get out and about with Pooka in tow and speak to counsellors and advisors about any issues they ... «The Argus, Jun 15»
Paul George celebrates Father's Day by sharing love for daughter …
... best friend, and your FATHER!! Im here to help mold you into the best young lady you can possibly be!! Daddy loves you Pooka!! Good night!" ... «FOXSports.com, Jun 15»
Singer Natasha hoping her album will soar
Natasha Lea Jones, who studied Art and Theatre Studies at Wigan and Leigh College, originally found fame with music duo Pooka in the ... «Wigan Today, Jun 15»
'Harvey' to be staged in Hallowell
When Elwood P. Dowd (Henry Quintal) starts to introduce his invisible friend, Harvey, a “pooka” in the form of a six foot, three and a half inch ... «Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel, Jun 15»
Poets and fans gather for WB Yeats celebrations in Sligo
... of Sailing to Byzantium while Anne Doyle read The Cat and the Moon tearfully recounting that her pet cat Pooka had passed on last week. «Irish Times, Jun 15»
Top ten stories and figures from Irish mythology
The Pooka. The Pooka is a figure from Irish folklore that was believed to bring either good or bad fortune to rural and marine communities. «IrishCentral, May 15»
