St Mungo, or Kentigern, has long been one of Scotland's favourite saints for the warm, caring personality which shines through the legends. His mother was a young princess who was cast adrift in a boat by her father. She and her newborn child were rescued by the monk Serf, who brought the boy up in his monastery. Because the boy trotted after him everywhere, Serf gave him the nickname "mungo" meaning "dear one," or "little dog". When he died in AD 612, Mungo was bishop of Glasgow and much-loved for his holiness and wisdom. His tomb soon became known as a place of miracles and healing.
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About the Author:
Eileen Dunlop was born in Scotland in 1938 and taught children for many years. She is the author of a great number of children's novels, including A Flute in Mayferry Street. Her books have been translated into many languages.
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- PublisherFloris Books
- Publication date1999
- ISBN 10 0863152929
- ISBN 13 9780863152924
- BindingPaperback
- Edition number1
- Number of pages144