Harp O' Gold

Download or read book Harp O' Gold written by Teresa Bateman and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Poor Tom! The life of a wandering Irish minstrel is not as carefree as he had hoped. In fact, he can barely scrape by playing his harp for audiences who are enthusiastic but have little money to spare.Tom's future looks dreary indeed until Sean O'Dell mysteriously appears out of nowhere. The odd, little man offers Tom the deal of a lifetime. He'll trade Tom's old, chipped instrument for a glorious harp made of gold. How can Tom resist? And how wil he cope with the unexpected results of his choice?Winsom illustrations bring out the humor in this wry, cautionary tale that celebrates the musical instrument that has become a national symbol of Ireland.