Finn the Half-Great

The story takes place in Ireland and revolves around the story of Fionn mac Cumhaill, commonly known as Finn McCool in Irish folklore.^[2] It also includes elements from Norse, Japanese and English mythology.^[3]

The novel, aimed at a young audience aged 10 and over, was included in the Toronto Star's Holiday Reads of 2009.^[4] Quill & Quire, which published a review of the book, called it "a quest fantasy with moments of humour and high emotion, epic battles and daring deeds",^[5] however it was also described as "half-great" by the School Library Journal.^[3]

Theo Caldwell has stated his intention to publish a second novel, Finn the half-Great and the Death of Gogmagog, as part of a five-book series.^[6]