Once Upon a Time in Ireland... A long, long time ago when the veil between the real and the mysterious is porous, two young girls are transported from Norway to Ireland. They are guided on a perilous journey across the ancient land of Erin by eagles, wolves, hares, a magical fly and shape shifting ravens. A mysterious pendant, given to Sigrid by her mother, enables the girls to navigate the human and spirit worlds. They travel through wooded countryside, across bogs and along the river Boyne to the Territory of the Dead. On their way they rescue an Irish boy called Cormac from certain death and he joins them on their quest. They meet slippery druids, treacherous warriors and great heroes of the pre Celtic world like Lugh of the Long Arm, before a terrifying encounter with the dreaded Fomorians and their leader, Balor of the Evil Eye. The girls even play a role in the final, bloody, confrontation between Balor and his grandson Lugh at the legendary Battle of Moytura. Praise for Kings, Druids and Traitors “A brilliantly told tale of two brave Norwegian girls on a terrifying journey across ancient Ireland, a land full of magic, mystery and betrayal.” Miriam Lord. "We are transported on an epic adventure, combining Irish and Norse mythologies, in this scintillating book by the late Willie Collins. I loved his turn of phrase and the gripping storyline that keeps the reader in thrall until the end. Aimed at teenage readers but will appeal to all ages. Highly recommended.” Harry McGee.