Kidscatalogue by The O'Brien Press Ltd

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2014-2015

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CONTENTS New books, pages C4-6 New O’Brien Press Website C7 Picture Books C8-11 Information Books C11 Art & Craft Books C11 Panda Cubs C12 Joke Books C12 Panda Series C13-16 Panda Legends C16 Yellow Flag Books C17-18 Flyers Series C19-20

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Glenmore Valley Series C21 Graphic Novels C21 Red Flag Books C22-24 Bridges C24 Blue Flag Fiction C25-37 Green Flag Fiction C38-41 Young Adult Books C42 Leabhair Ghaeilge C43-45 A Guide to Reading Levels C45 O’Brien for Schools C46-47 Trade Distribution List A40 Rights Agents A41 All ISBNs listed in this catalogue are ISBN-13 Where an eBook ISBN is listed, the title is available from www.obrien.ie and the world’s leading eBook stores. See page A38. The O’Brien Press Ltd 12 Terenure Road East Dublin 6, Ireland Tel: +353 1 4923333 Fax: +353 1 4922777 E-mail: books@obrien.ie Website: www.obrien.ie

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AUTHOR INDEX Aggs, Patrice C14-15 Agnew, Sheila C25 Allison, James C22 Arrigan, Mary C25 Barber, Irene C11 Barrett, Philip C8 Bermingham, Ann C19 Blackwood, Gary C30 Boland, Gerry C18 Brady Dawson, Brianóg C13-16, C43-44 Broderick, Marian C19, C23 Bruzzone, Catherine C45 Burlington, Marie C15, C20 Byrne, Bob C20 Carey, Anna C38 Carroll, Mary C11 Carroll, Michael C36 Cashman, Seamus C10 Clarke, Judith C41-42 Class P3, Scoil Chiaráin C9 Colfer, Eoin C19, C26 Conlon-McKenna, Marita C27 Conroy, Don C18, C33 Curtin, Judi C28-29 Dagg, Stephanie C13-15, C19, C43 Deeley, Patrick C14-15, C43 Donovan, Anna C9, C12-13, C16, C43-44 Doolin, Catherine C14, C43 Doyle, Malachy C33 Dunbar, Robert C3 Fitzgerald, Nita C9

The front cover image is from Viva Alice! by Judi Curtin. See page C28

Fitzpatrick, Tom C11 Flegg, Aubrey C30, 41 Gallagher, Brian C29 Gerstein, Mordicai C36 Gliori, Debi C9 Gogarty, Brian C9 Granström, Brita C9 Grindley, Sally C9 Grogan, Jerry C11 Halligan, Jim C22 Hannigan, Dave C35 Hayes-McCoy, Felicity C16 Healy, Shay C12 Herron, Anne Marie C13-14, C43 Hood, Kim C38 Hourican, Bridget C41 Judge, Chris C8 Kelleher, Annette C24 Kiely, Kevin C26, C36 Kiernan, Celine C42 Kingston, Mary C11 Kissane, Dan C24 Kostick, Conor C40 Leavy, Una C10, C12-14, C43 Lennon, Tom C42 Lisson, Deborah C32, C41 Llywelyn, Morgan C32 Long, Katie C11 Long, Ruth Frances C39 Lyons, Fergus C13, C15-16 Mac a’Bháird, Natasha C24, C40 Mac Liammóir, Micheál C33 Mac Uistin, Liam C35 Magee, Wes C20 Maguire, Gregory C31 Manning, Mick C9 Mansfield, Creina C14, C31 Massey, Eithne C10, C24, C30-31 May, Judy C33 McAuley, Leon C24 McBratney, Sam C18, C41 McDonnell, Vincent C36 McGann, Erika C25 McGann, Kunak C12 McGann, Oisín C16, C20, C22, C36-37 McHale, Conor C9, C19 McQuinn, Anna C21 Meaney, Roisin C29, C33 Michael, Jan C30 Moller, Linda C23

Moore, Tomm C31 Moore-Mallinos, Jennifer C11 Murphy, Frank C19, C24, C30 Ní Dhonnchú, Dairíne C44 Ní Ghlinn, Áine C43, C45 Ní Mhurchú, Caitríona C44 Nolan, Alan C21, C22 Novak, Matt C11 Ó Siochfhrada, Pádraig C33 O’Brien, Brendan C10 O’Brien, Joe C17, C35 O’Connor, Finbar C23 O’Leary, Seán C C11 O’Neil, Catherine C37 O’Neill, Karl C18 Parkinson, Siobhán C16, C18, C22, C34 Perdue, Gillian C15-16, C22, C44 Pierce, Nicola C26 Potter, Maureen C24 Prendergast, P.R. C41 Prendergast, Peter C24 Ranson, Claire C8 Ray, Jane C10 Rosenstock, Gabriel C44 Rowe, Jeannette C11 Roy, James C42 Scott, Michael C36 Sexton, John W C36 Shaw, Elizabeth C13, C43 Siggins, Gerard C35 Sirr, Peter C26 Snell, Gordon C13, C15, C22 Somers, Ian C39 Stewart, Maddie C12 Strelkoff, Tatiana C42 Tarrant, Margaret C10 Taylor, Marilyn C34 Trevor, William C24 Webb, Sarah C8, C16 Weir, Liz C18, C23 Wells, Grace C23 Whelan, Gerard C37 Wickham, Mark C8 Wilde, Oscar C8 Winthrop, Elizabeth C36 Wyley, Enda C12, C24, C32 Zag C8 Zig C8

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A Note from the Managing Director

There’s nothing like losing yourself in a story and looking up to realise everybody else has gone to bed! One of the privilages we get in the publishing industry is that we get to shape and mould these books, to help our authors get the widest possible readership. That can be developing something with a new author, another book from someone with an established audience or a new cover for an existing favourite (see Judi Curtin’s hugely popular Alice and Megan books, or the CBI/O’Brien Press Design A Cover Competition winner on Wolfgran). This year’s new voices include Kimberley Hood, whose Finding A Voice has already been translated into German, Ruth Frances Long’s fantasy A Crack in Everything, Peter Sirr’s historical thriller Black Wreath and Sheila Agnew’s fantastic Evie Brooks titles. With new titles from many of our leading authors, it’s an absolutely bumper year for our children’s list. Of course, we’re delighted to publish Chris Judge for the first time as well as welcoming Zig and Zag to the O’Brien Press family! TITLE INDEX

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10 Scary Monsters C9 17 Martin Street C34 Across the Divide C29 Adam’s Starling C22 Adventures of Shamrock Sean, The C9 Al Capsella and the Watchdogs C41 Albert and the Magician C24 Alfie Green and a Sink Full of Frogs C17 Alfie Green and the Bee Bottle Gang C17 Alfie Green and the Chocolate Cosmos C17 Alfie Green and the Conker King C17 Alfie Green and the FlyTrapper C17 Alfie Green and the Magical Gift C17 Alfie Green and the Monkey Puzzler C17 Alfie Green and the Snowdrop Queen C17 Alfie Green and the Supersonic Subway C17 Alice & Megan’s Cookbook C28 Alice Again C28 Alice and Megan Forever C28 Alice in the Middle C28 Alice Next Door C28 Alice to the Rescue C28 All About Gaelic Football C11 All About Hurling C11 Allison C42 Amelia C34 Amy’s Wonderful Nest C13 Ancient Ireland Colouring Book C9 And The Blood Flowed Green C21 Animals Don’t Have Ghosts C22 Anna’s Secret Granny C19 Art and Craft Adventures 1 & 2 C11 Art and Craft Explorer 2 C11 Baby Giant, The C16 Bad Hair Day C14 Bad Karma Diaries, The C41 Barry’s New Bed C14 Battle for the Castle, The C36 Beastly Jokes C12 Benny and Babe C26 Benny and Omar C26 Bertie Rooster C12 Best-Loved Irish Legends C10 Beyond the Cherry Tree C35 Big Break Detectives Casebook, The C21 Big Brother, The C15 Big Fight, The C19 Black Wreath C26

Blood Brother, Swan Sister C30 Blue Horse, The C27 Blue Lavender Girl C33 Blue, Where Are You? C20 Bonjour Alice C28 Boo and Bear C12 Boom Chicka Boom C23 Brian and the Vikings C8 Brian Boru C32 Bróga Thomáis C43 Broken Spell, The C25 Buachaill Bó, An C44 Busy Fingers C11 Cá Bhfuil Murchú? C44 Cáitín sa Chistin C43 Call of the Whales C34 Castle in the Attic, The C36 Celestial Child, The C33 Celtic Magic Tales C35 Celtic Tales of Enchantment C35 Central Park Showdown C25 Charlie Harte and his TwoWheeled Tiger C24 Cherokee C31 Chieftain’s Daughter, The C41 Chill Factor C36 Cinnamon Tree, The C41 City of Fate C26 Colm’s Lambs C21 Conor’s Canvas C16 Conor’s Concert C15 Conor’s Cowboy Suit C15 Copper Girl C33 Crack in Everything, A C39 Crowded Shadows, The C42 Daifní Dineasár C43 Dancing in the Dark C41 Danny and Baby Do It All C14 Danny’s Crazy Christmas C16 Danny’s Pesky Pet C15 Danny’s Sick Trick C14 Danny’s Smelly Toothbrush C14 Death by Chocolate C21 Deirdre agus an Fear Bréige C43 Demon from the Deep End C22 Demon Notebook, The C25 Destination: Homicide C21 Diabolic Downloads C22 Diamond Star Girl C33 Dochtúir Dan, An C44 Don’t Ask Alice C28 Don’t Even Think About It C33 Don’t Open That Box C19 Dream Invader C37 Dreaming Tree, The C24 Drochlá Gruaige C43 Ducks in Trouble C14 Éasca Péasca C45 Ed’s Bed C19 Ed’s Funny Feet C19 Edda C40

Emma Says Boo! C12 Emma Says Oops! C12 Emma the Penguin C16 Enchanted Journeys C37 Epic C40 Eva and the Hidden Diary C29 Eva’s Holiday C29 Eva’s Journey C29 Evil Hairdo, The C22 Faery Nights/Oícheanta Sí C33 Fantastic Far-Flung Facts For Fun C11 Faoin Sceach Gheal C27 Faraway Home C34 Féile Fever C35 Fiacla Mhamó C43 Fields of Home C27 Finding A Voice C38 Finn’s Thumb C16 Fintan’s Fifteen C22 Fireman Sinead! C13 Fishbum and Splat C19 Five Alien Elves C31 Four Kids, Three Cats, Two Cows, One Witch (maybe) C34 Four Stupid Cupids C31 Fridge in a Denim Jacket!, The C8 Friend of my Heart C42 Fugitives! C30 Garden for Tom, A C13 Gemini Game C36 Girl Called Blue, A C27 Glac Sos! Uimhir a hAon C45 Gods and their Machines, The C37 Going Potty C19 Granny Makes a Mess! C14 Granny’s Secret C14 Granny’s Teeth C13 Great Pig Escape, The C23 Guns of Easter, The C37 Hal’s Sleepover C12 Harvest Tide Project, The C36 Hazel Wood Girl C33 Hedgehog’s Prickly Problem, The C18 Helpful Hannah C15 Henny Penny Tree, The C16 Here, There and Everywhere C18 Heroic Life of Al Capsella, The C41 Hidden Gift, The C39 Hide & Speak Irish C45 Horse Called El Dorado, A C36 Hunt for Diarmaid and Gráinne, The C35 I Won’t Go To China C24 Ice Dreams C23 In Deep Dark Wood C27 In The Claws of the Eagle C41 Into the Grey C42

It Wasn’t Me C31 It’s Called Dyslexia C11 It’s Great Being Little C9 Jigsaw Stew C19 Jimeen C33 Jimmy’s Leprechaun Trap C24 Johnny Coffin School-Dazed C36 Juliet’s Story C24 Just Joshua C30 Kate C34 Katie’s Cake C14 Katie’s Caterpillars C13 Katie’s War C30 Kicking On C35 Lámhainní Glasa C43 Leave it to Eva C29 Leprechaun on the Loose C24 Leprechaun Who Wished He Wasn’t, The C18 Leprechaun’s Challenge, The C37 Leprechaun’s Riddle, The C37 Lighthouse Joey C15 Little Black Sheep, The C13 Little Croker C35 Little Witch Who Can’t Spell, The C20 Lockie and Dadge C30 Lost Fairy, The C19 Lough Neagh Monster, The C18 Mad Grandad and the Kleptoes C20 Mad Grandad and the Mutant River C20 Mad Grandad’s Doppelganger C20 Mad Grandad’s Flying Saucer C20 Mad Grandad’s Robot Garden C20 Mad Grandad’s Wicked Pictures C20 Marco Master of Disguise C18 Marco Moonwalker C18 Marco Moves In C18 Marooned in Manhattan C25 Million Dollar Gift C39 Milo and One Dead Angry Druid C25 Milo and the Pirate Sisters C25 Milo and The Raging Chieftains C25 Missing Ellen C40 Missing Sisters C31 Mo Mhadra Beoga C43 Molly’s Night Out C12 Moncaí Dána C43 Moon King, The C34 Moonlight C36 More Beastly Jokes C12 Most Beautiful Letter in the World, The C18

Mouse TV C11 Move C40 Mr Bear to the Rescue C9 Mr Bear’s Picnic C9 Muckeen and the Big Freeze C16 Muckeen and the UFO C15 Muckeen the Pig C13 My Book of Kells Colouring Book C9 My Dog Lively C14 My Ireland Counting Book C10 My Nasty Neighbours C31 My Nutty Neighbours C31 No Goodbye C27 No Peace for Amelia C34 No Shoes for Tom C13 Noah’s Ark C10 Nursery Rhymes C10 O’Brien Book of Irish Fairy Tales & Legends, The C10 October Moon C36 Olanna’s Big Day C24 Old Country, The C36 Oscar Wilde: Stories for Children C8 Out of Nowhere C37 Pageboy Danny C15 Páidí Péintéir C44 Pirate Queen C32 Póga the Dragon C9 Poison Factory, The C22 Poison Throne, The C42 Rainbow Bridge, The C41 Real Rebecca, The C38 Rebecca is Always Right C38 Rebecca Rocks C38 Rebecca’s Rules C38 Rebel Prince, The C42 Red Hugh C32 Ribbit Ribbit! C13 Riddle, The C16 Robots Don’t Cry C20 Romanian Builder, The C24 Rosette For Maeve?, A C21 Rugby Spirit C35 Rugby Warrior C35 Rún Mór, An C44 Safe Harbour C27 Saga C40 Sailí na Spotaí C43 Sally Go Round the Stars C8 Scuab Fiacal Danny C44 Secret Gift, The C39 Secret of Kells, The C31 Secrets and Shadows C29 See If I Care C29 Shakespeare Stealer, The C30 Shakespeare’s Scribe C30 Shamrock Sean and the Bird’s Nest C9 Shamrock Sean Goes Fishing C9 Shoestring Soup C15

Silver Notebook, The C32 Silver Stag of Bunratty, The C30 Sinéad ag Damhsa C43 Sinead the Dancer C13 Sisters ... no way! C34 Six Haunted Hairdos C31 Six Million Ways to Die C21 Skimming C37 Snip Snip! C14 Snobby Cat C15 Something Beginning with P C10 SOS Lusitania C26 Spirit of the Titanic C26 Spotty Sally C14 Star Dancer C32 Stormclouds C29 Story of Ireland, The C10 Story of the Creation, The C10 Strawberry Squirt C15 Strongbow C32 Supermarket Ghost, The C22 Swap C33 ‘S’ Word C42 Taibhse C44 Táin, The C35 Taking Sides C29 Thar an Trasnán C45 Tina and the Tooth Fairy C15 Tommy The Theatre Cat C24 Train Driver, The C12 Trouble for Tuffy C19 Truth Seeker C41 tUan Beag Dubh, An C43 Twelve Dancing Princesses, The C10 Under Fragile Stone C36 Under the Hawthorn Tree C27 Viva Alice! C28 War Children C37 Watching Wood, The C25 What Are Friends For? C9 When Love Comes to Town C42 Where the Stones Sing C30 Where’s Larry? C8 Where’s Murphy? C16 Whose Ears? C11 Wildflower Girl C27 Wings over Delft C41 Winter of Spies, A C37 Wired Teeth C22 Wish List, The C26 Witch Apprentice, The C23 Witch in a Fix, A C23 Witch in the Woods, The C23 Wolf Moon C36 Wolfgran C23 Wolfgran Returns C23 World is full of Babies!, The C9 Young Rebels, The C32 Zombaí C44

NEW BOOKS FOR CHILDREN PICTURE BOOKS SEE PAGE C8

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Brian and the Vikings Chris Judge & Mark Wickham Brian is the smallest boy in the village. But he’s also the smartest. When the dangerous Vikings arrive it’s up to Brian to save the day with the help of his friends and his cleverest invention yet. The first adventure of Brian Boru, the boy who would grow up to become High King of Ireland. ISBN 978-1-84717-687-5

The Fridge in a Denim Jacket! Zig & Zag Ireland’s favourite aliens in a special 25th anniversary edition of their first ever book. Jokes, stories and general madness for the child in all of us! ISBN 978-1-84717-694-3

Ancient Ireland Colouring Book Conor McHale Choose to colour from over sixty drawings of famous ancient Irish people and landmarks, historic battles and figures from mythology. ISBN 978-1-84717-629-5

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Sally Go Round The Stars Favourite Rhymes from an Irish Childhood Sarah Webb & Claire Ranson Illus. Steve McCarthy A major, beautifully-illustrated collection of favourite nursery rhymes known and loved throughout Ireland. It includes popular international, British and Irish rhymes as well as special Irish favourites. ISBN: 978-1-84717-675-2

Fintan’s Fifteen Ireland’s Worst Hurling Team Wants You! Alan Nolan Ray is tired of losing every match he plays with his team, the Ballybreen Terries. Before they become the laughing stock of the leadership, Ray persuades Fintan Heffernan, ex-star player of the U10’s, to leave his early retirement and computer games to help bring his rival ‘Dirty Den’ down and lead the Ballybreen Terries to the victory they deserve. ISBN: 978-1-84717-253-2

NEW BOOKS FOR CHILDREN BLUE FLAG FICTION SEE PAGE C25-37

It’s a fantastic year for O’Brien Press Blue Flag novels for children. There are two new authors (Sheila Agnew’s two hilarious books about reluctant migrant Evie Brooks and Peter Sirr’s evocative Black Wreath, based on an unbelievable true story) and new titles from six of our most popular authors – including a welcome return for Judi Curtin’s smash hit Alice and Megan series. If you want to try them, why not read extracts on www.obrien.ie?

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Grace and her witch friends are dragged into a scary contest. Book three in this awardwinning series.

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Ghosts that scare other ghosts? Another puzzle for Milo and Shane to solve!

Peter Sirr

Alice & Megan fans look no further! A new adventure for Ireland’s favourite best friends.

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As her father and uncle fight for her custody, all Evie wants is a quiet life in New York!

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Eoin is now captain of the under-14s and has his hands full, on and off the pitch!

Based on an amazing true-life story: bandits, villainy and danger in 18th century Dublin.

The Battle of Clontarf as you’ve never seen it before: a magical adventure story.

From the bestselling author of Spirit of the Titanic, a gripping adventure set in Stalingrad during the Second World War.

NEW BOOKS FOR CHILDREN GREEN FLAG and YOUNG ADULT FICTION SEE PAGE C38-42 Ian Somers lives in Dublin and works as a graphic designer. The Secret Gift is the third book in the Ross Bentley series, following the hugely popular Million Dollar Gift and The Hidden Gift. .

Anna Carey is a freelance journalist from Drumcondra in Dublin. She joined her first band when she was fifteen and went on to sing and play with several bands over the next fifteen years. Her last band, El Diablo, released two albums and toured all over the country.

The Secret Gift Ross has turned his back on the Guild and his gifts. In trying to escape his past, Ross has spiralled into a world of anxiety and depression and, with Cathy leaving for Paris, Ross is completely alone. Suddenly an unexpected visitor arrives. Through loneliness and a sense of debt, Ross agrees to join Hunter for one day only. But soon Ross is dragged back into the world of the gifted where a supernatural war is about to break loose.

Rebecca is Always Right Anna Carey Rebecca isn’t looking forward to school after a summer full of music and excitement. Throw in a dad who is trying to take over the amateur musical, a mum who keeps reminding her that it’s a big exam year, and an English teacher who has decided to become a novelist, and it’s another eventful term for Rebecca.

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‘An explosive page turner ... a must for every teenage boy who wants captivating adventure from start to finish.’ Mad About Books on Million Dollar Gift

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‘I laughed and squirmed my way through The Real Rebecca ... Teenage girls (and grown-up teens) will love Rebecca to bits!’ Sarah Webb, author of the Ask Amy Green books ‘It reminded me of being a teenager, the nice parts! It’s a perfect piece of hilarious loveliness! Gold Star!!!!’ Marian Keyes

Kim Hood grew up in Canada. After earning degrees in psychology, history and education, she made the west coast of Ireland home. This is Kim’s first novel. She has drawn from her experience working in the fields of disability and mental health in writing it.

Ruth Frances Long is a Dublin-born writer of fantasy novels, novellas and short stories both for adults and in the young adult category. Her previous book The Treachery of Beautiful Things (Dial Books, 2012) received excellent reviews.

Finding A Voice Kim Hood Jo can’t tell anyone how hard it is living with her mentally ill mother. Chris literally has no way to speak at all. Together, can they finally find their voices?

A Crack in Everything Ruth Frances Long Izzy learns the truth about the secret world of the Sidhe coexisting alongside the human one, and the angels and demons who watch over the affairs of mortals, making their own plans. She becomes a pawn in this game, and it almost costs her everything. Only by taking matters into her own hands can she save her friends and family.

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The Fridge in a Denim Jacket! Zig & Zag 25th anniversary edition of Zig and Zag’s first ever book. Take a trip down memory lane, back to when the terrible twosome filled the airwaves with their own brand of irreverent humour! Jokes, stories and general madness for the child in all of us! 64 pages/colour €12.99 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-694-3 Rights available IR . B (EL only)

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Sally Go Round the Stars Favourite Rhymes from an Irish Childhood Sarah Webb & Claire Ranson Illus. Steve McCarthy A major, beautifully illustrated collection of favourite nursery rhymes known and loved throughout Ireland. It includes popular international, British and Irish rhymes as well as special Irish favourites. ‘Children from three years upwards will be rapt – as will parents reliving their childhoods’ Sunday Business Post 64 pages/colour €14.99 hb/ISBN 978-1-84717-211-2 €9.99 pb/ISBN 978-184-717- 675-2 Rights available W

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Oscar Wilde: Stories for Children Oscar Wilde Illus. Charles Robinson Three of Oscar Wilde’s bestloved fairy tales – ‘The Happy Prince’, ‘The Nightingale and the Rose’ and ‘The Selfish Giant’ – enhanced by the flowing lines of Charles Robinson’s illustrations from the original 1888 edition. Full colour. 80 pages/colour €14.99 hb/ISBN 978-1-84717-589-2 Rights available W

Where’s Larry? Philip Barrett Larry the Leprechaun is on his travels around Ireland. It’s great fun, and very difficult, to find him. He visits all the favourite places: Cliffs of Moher, Galway Bay, Croagh Patrick, Giant’s Causeway, Newgrange, Croke Park, St Patrick’s Day Parade on O’Connell Street, College Green, Glendalough, Rock of Cashel, Puck Fair, Bunratty Castle. 32 pages/colour €9.99 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-276-1 Rights available W

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My Book of Kells Colouring Book The Book of Kells is one of the world’s most famous illuminated manuscripts. Now you can colour it in yourself, with this selection of pictures big and small from this beautiful book.

Ancient Ireland Colouring Book Conor McHale Choose to colour from over sixty drawings of famous ancient Irish people and landmarks, historic battles and figures from mythology. 32 pages/B&W €6.99 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-629-5 Rights available W

32 pages/B&W €6.99 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-274-7 Rights available W

It’s Great Being Little Nita Fitzgerald Illus. Francesca Carabelli Susie wants to be big. But Granny shows her all the reasons why it’s great being little. A charming story for all small people.

12 pages/colour €4.95 pb/ISBN 978-0-86278-845-2 Rights available W

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What Are Friends For? Sally Grindley Illus. Penny Dann A heart-warming tale about Bear and Fox, who are the best of friends. But what does a friend actually do?

The world is full of Babies! Mick Manning & Brita Granström All kinds of babies to meet and learn about: foals, puppies, kittens ...

FREE teaching ideas online 32 pages/colour €7.61 pb/ISBN 978-0-86278-654-0 Rights available IR

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10 Scary Monsters Class P3, Scoil Chiaráin 10 Scary Monsters came knocking at my door. One Scary Monster fell through the floor! Fun-filled counting book created by the young ‘monster makers’ of P3, Scoil Chiaráin, Dublin.

Debi Gliori Enchanting stories about the lovable Mr Bear, who always means well, but somehow manages to end up in a muddle! Mr Bear’s Picnic

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Mr Bear to the Rescue

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The Adventures of Shamrock Sean Brian Gogarty Going fishing, helping a baby bird or looking in the wishing well might sound harmless, but not when Sean is involved! Three exciting stories, vividly illustrated. 32 pages €7.99 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-192-4 Rights available W

Shamrock Sean Goes Fishing

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Shamrock Sean and the Bird’s Nest ISBN 978-0-86278-969-5

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Póga the Dragon Anna Donovan Illus. Jean Texier Póga, the baby dragon, faces a huge challenge. Only he can rekindle the flame that will save the world. Can his friends help?

Shamrock Sean and the Wishing Well ISBN 978-0-86278-967-1

All three titles 12 pages/colour €4.95 pb Rights available W

Something Beginning with P Edited by Seamus Cashman Illus. Alan Clarke, Corrina Askin A specially commissioned collection of new poems for children from 5 to 12 from Ireland’s favourite poets. Includes work by Heaney, Muldoon and Kinsella, and Irish language poems by Gabriel Rosenstock.

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FREE activities and teaching ideas online AWARD Bisto Merit Award 160 pages/colour €14.99 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-092-7 Rights available W

Best-Loved Irish Legends Eithne Massey Illus. Lisa Jackson Beautifully told versions of all the favourite legends, with splendid colour illustrations. Includes The Salmon of Knowledge, How Cú Chulainn Got His Name, The Children of Lir, The King with Donkey’s Ears and Fionn and the Giant. Children as young as 4 will enjoy these traditional stories, and age 6+ will be able to read them themselves. Now available in a new mini-edition. 64 pages/colour Large edition: ISBN 978-1-84717-137-5/€12.99 hb Mini-edition: English: ISBN 978-1-84717-237-2/€4.99 hb French: ISBN 978-1-84717-357-7/€4.99 hb German: ISBN 978-1-84717-358-4/€4.99 hb Rights available W

Noah’s Ark Jane Ray A stunningly illustrated version of this much-loved bible story. Overflows with life, colour and activity. 32 pages/colour €6.34 pb/ISBN 978-0-86278-430-0 Rights available IR

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The Story of the Creation Jane Ray Filled with animals, oceans and forests, this beautiful book retells the story of creation for young readers. WINNER Smarties Award 32 pages/colour ISBN 978-0-86278-483-6 €6.98 pb/Rights available IR

The Twelve Dancing Princesses Jane Ray A delightful tale about twelve princesses who love to dance – then the King uncovers a secret ... 32 pages/colour €6.98 pb/ISBN 978-0-86278-476-8 Rights available IR

The O’Brien Book of Irish Fairy Tales & Legends Una Leavy Illus. Susan Field A captivating and beautifully illustrated collection of the bestloved traditional Irish stories, including ‘The Children of Lir’, ‘How Cúchulainn Got His Name’ and ‘Oisín in Tír na nÓg’. A book to be treasured. 96 pages/colour €11.99 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-313-3 Rights available W

The Story of Ireland Brendan O’Brien Illus. The Cartoon Saloon Chronicles invasions, wars and famine, mixed with tales of Celtic head hunters, mysterious stone tombs, the Vikings, Ivar the Boneless, the Black Death, life in castles and the Titanic tragedy. Filled with historical images, maps, ‘population trees’ and fun illustrations. A true family book. FREE activities online AWARD Irish Children’s Book of the Year (Irish Book Awards) 96 pages/colour Large edition: ISBN 978-0-86278-881-0/€19.95 hb Mini-edition: ISBN 978-1-84717-184-9/€9.99 hb Rights available W

My Ireland Counting Book Illustrated by Eoin Ryan One Stone Castle ...Two Irish Wolfhounds ... Add some Hurleys, Thatched Cottages, Tin Whistles, Bodhráns, Connemara Ponies and Irish Dancers (as well as lots of lively leprechauns) ... and you get a whole lot of counting fun! 32 pages/colour €7.99 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-278-5 Rights available W

Nursery Rhymes Margaret Tarrant Beautifully illustrated collection of favourite nursery rhymes from one of Britain’s greatest illustrators. First published in 1941, this lovinglycrafted edition is a must have for children everywhere. 32 pages/colour €12.99 hb/ISBN 978-1-84717-235-8 Rights available EU (EL)

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Mouse TV Matt Novak A family of mice sit down to watch TV, but each mouse has a favourite programme – how will they decide what to watch? 32 pages/colour €5.99 pb/ISBN 978-0-86278-699-1 Rights available EU • BC x CAN

Information Books It’s Called Dyslexia Jennifer Moore-Mallinos Illus. Marta Fabrega Whoever said that learning to read and write is easy? Sarah has dyslexia and finds it much harder than the other children. But she discovers a special talent she never knew about before!

Fantastic Far-Flung Facts For Fun Mary Kingston Mary Kingston, presenter with RTE’s Disney Club, travels near and far to bring us fantastic facts about the animals, people and landscape of the world. Packed with photos, illustrations, maps and stories.

All About Hurling Irene Barber An introduction to the history of hurling and camogie, from the sliotar to the trophies – all you could possibly want to know about the sport of hurling.

All About Gaelic Football Tom Fitzpatrick & Jerry Grogan A comprehensive, clearly written, excitingly illustrated book about the game of Gaelic football, from the kit to the players, from the best teams to the little-known trivia.

36 pages/colour €9.99 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-203-7 Rights available EU (EL)

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Whose Ears? Jeannette Rowe Colourful guessing-game book for younger readers. With vivid illustrations and lift-the-flap fun!

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Art and Craft Books Art and Craft Adventures 1 & 2 Mary Carroll & Katie Long A whole range of art and craft projects suitable for children age 5 and up. Full-colour throughout.

Each book 32 pages €6.34 pb Book 1: 978-0-86278-683-0 Book 2: 978-0-86278-684-7 Rights available W

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Art and Craft Explorer Collection 2 Mary Carroll & Katie Long Suitable for age 8+. Clay modelling, printing, origami, quilling and a range of other art and craft activities. Full colour. 32 pages/colour €6.34 pb/ISBN 978-0-86278-614-4 Rights available W

Busy Fingers Seán C O’Leary A book for each season – each one packed with exciting art-and-craft ideas.

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Good stories Easy reading, with full-colour illustrations A lead-up to the popular Panda series

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Boo and Bear Enda Wyley Illus. Greg Massardier Boo is afraid. Boo is afraid of the dog. She is afraid of the dark. Will she ever learn to be brave?

Bertie Rooster Maddie Stewart Illus. Patrice Aggs Bertie is sad. He hides in the corner. He will not crow. But can he help the little lost chicken?

Emma Says Boo! Anna Donovan Illus. Woody Fox Emma is angry. Her big brother loves to scare her. He jumps at her in the dark. What can she do?

Emma Says Oops! Anna Donovan Illus. Woody Fox Emma is clumsy. She drops her food. She drops her toys. Will she ever learn to juggle – like Peter?

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Hal’s Sleepover Maddie Stewart Illus. Greg Massardier Poor Hal! His big brother is going to a sleepover party. But he and Granny have a wonderful sleepover party of their own! ISBN 978-1-84717-034-7

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Molly’s Night Out Una Leavy Illus. Woody Fox Molly is scared of the strange noises – and silence – in the country. She’s sure there’s a monster out there! She and Granny and Grandad go out to explore the dark night. ISBN 978-1-84717-068-2

The Train Driver Kunak McGann Illus. Greg Massardier Dara is sad when his parents leave him with his Uncle Joe for the weekend. But that all changes when is taken on a steam train – and saves the day when he sees a sheep on the line! ISBN 978-1-84717-083-5

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Joke Books Beastly Jokes More Beastly Jokes Shay Healy Cats, kangaroos, dogs, elephants, frogs, alligators – here’s a whole zoo full of great animal jokes that are guaranteed to quack you up! 200 jokes with zany cartoons.

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for Beginner Readers All titles 64 pages with black & white illustrations throughout. €5.99 pb Rights available W except where noted

Muckeen the Pig Fergus Lyons Muckeen is a very happy little pig. But when he is taken to market, Muckeen does not like it at all. He plans a daring escape!

No Shoes for Tom Una Leavy Illus. Margaret Suggs Tom just HATES wearing shoes! He has such fun with his bare toes. Then the snow starts falling ...

Ribbit Ribbit! Anne Marie Herron Illus. Stephen Hall Freddy is pretending he’s a frog! It’s great fun for a while, but everyone soon gets tired of it ...

Fireman Sinead! Anna Donovan Illus. Susan Cooper Sinead wants to be a fireman when she’s big. ‘Girls can’t be firemen,’ she’s told. But Sinead has her own ideas on that!

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Amy’s Wonderful Nest Gordon Snell Illus. Fergus Lyons Amy decides to build a nest, but she doesn’t know how! So she does it her own way.

The Little Black Sheep Elizabeth Shaw The little black sheep finally finds a way to be accepted by the flock. An international bestseller.

A Garden for Tom Una Leavy Illus. Margaret Suggs Tom wants a garden of his very own. He plants his seeds and watches them closely. But why is nothing growing?

Sinead the Dancer Anna Donovan Illus. Susan Cooper Sinead just loves dancing, but she doesn’t like the dancing class. No, Sinead has her very own style ...

FREE teaching ideas online ISBN 978-0-86278-568-0

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Katie’s Caterpillars Stephanie Dagg Illus. Stephen Hall Katie has her very own special pets – caterpillars. But what’s happening to them?

Granny’s Teeth Brianóg Brady Dawson Illus. Michael Connor Danny thinks Granny’s teeth are amazing. So he takes them to school! Granny is NOT happy ...

FREE teaching ideas online ISBN 978-0-86278-530-7

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Danny’s Smelly Toothbrush Brianóg Brady Dawson Illus. Michael Connor Danny has some very original ideas about disposing of his shiny, new, AWFUL toothbrush!

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Granny Makes a Mess! Brianóg Brady Dawson Illus. Michael Connor Why does everyone blame Danny for the mess when Granny did it?

Barry’s New Bed Una Leavy Illus. Moira McNamara Barry’s first real bed is a big adventure – and a little scary too!

Danny’s Sick Trick Brianóg Brady Dawson Illus. Michael Connor Danny HATES Auntie Bessie’s dinners so much that he decides to make himself sick so he won’t have to visit her!

Spotty Sally Anne Marie Herron Illus. Stephen Hall Sally ADORES spots and dots and she’ll never, ever get tired of them. Or will she?

FREE teaching ideas & activities online ISBN 978-0-86278-689-2

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Danny and Baby Do It All Brianóg Brady Dawson Illus. Michael Connor Why does Danny want his little sister Susie’s Baby Do-It-All doll? It can only mean more trouble for poor Danny!

Snip Snip! Creina Mansfield Illus. Maeve Kelly Erin loves to cut things with her little scissors. One day she cuts her hair and Mum is very cross. Can Grandad help?

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My Dog Lively Patrick Deeley Illus. Martin Fagan Jenny is sick of boring toy dogs. She wants a real live dog that’s all her own. But real pets can be a lot of hard work!

Ducks in Trouble Patrice Aggs On the farm some very strange noises wake the farmer. The ducks are singing and banging ‘instruments’ – what a racket! But their noise has woken up someone else – wily Mr Fox ...

FREE teaching ideas online ISBN 978-0-86278-612-0

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Granny’s Secret Brianóg Brady Dawson Illus. Michael Connor Danny has to keep Granny’s secret until Mum’s birthday, but, as you know, Danny isn’t very good at being good. ISBN 978-0-86278-726-4

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Katie’s Cake Stephanie Dagg Illus. Stephen Hall Katie discovers that it’s not so easy to replace icing once you’ve licked it all off the cake!

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Bad Hair Day Catherine Doolin Illus. Maeve Kelly Finn really wants to be cool. He tries very hard, but nothing works – until he tackles his hair. Now he’s too cool for school! Also available in Irish: see page C42 FREE teaching ideas online ISBN 978-0-86278-748-6

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Danny’s Pesky Pet Brianóg Brady Dawson Illus. Michael Connor Poor Keeno the dog has nothing to keep him warm. But troublemaker Danny has a plan ...

Conor’s Concert Gillian Perdue Illus. Michael Connor Conor is learning to play the piano. But he doesn’t like the boring tunes he must practise. Conor has his own special way – as usual!

ISBN 978-0-86278-779-0

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Strawberry Squirt Patrice Aggs Strawberry Squirt is a great game, but the rabbits don’t want Short Legs to play. Oh dear! What can Short Legs do?

Muckeen and the UFO Fergus Lyons A big silver spaceship beams the little pig up into the sky. What can the aliens want with Muckeen?

ISBN 978-0-86278-805-6

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Helpful Hannah Marie Burlington Hannah is amazing. She can fix anything. Granny would prefer her to knit and sew and cook. But Granny is in for a surprise one stormy, snowy morning.

Shoestring Soup Fergus Lyons The poor man is TIRED of shoestring soup. He tries eating a cookery book sandwich - yuck! He even tries to be a duck to get nice crusts of bread. But nothing works. What can he do?

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Tina and the Tooth Fairy Gordon Snell Illus. Peter Blodau Tina is always in trouble! And the tooth fairy is never in trouble. Oh dear! How will these two get on?

Snobby Cat Patrick Deeley Illus. Tatyana Feeney Orlando is a snob. He drinks cream, not milk. He won’t eat ordinary fish. But what happens when he has to catch mice?

Lighthouse Joey Marie Burlington Lighthouse Joey and his friend Danny find a pair of strange boots. Could they belong to the old pirate Jumping Jack?

Pageboy Danny Brianóg Brady Dawson Illus. Michael Connor Uncle Ted is getting married and Danny will play a special part at the wedding. But, as usual, Danny has other ideas ...

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The Big Brother Stephanie Dagg Illus. Alan Clarke Dara’s mum is going to have a baby soon, and Dara will be a big brother. But what does a big brother do?

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Conor’s Cowboy Suit Gillian Perdue Illus. Michael Connor When Conor gets a cowboy suit he is very happy. ‘Yee haw!’ he says. ‘Stick ’em up!’ Conor’s suit is the best thing ever. But can he wear it to school?

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Where’s Murphy? Anna Donovan Illus. Tatyana Feeney Rory’s best friend, his dog Murphy, goes on a bit of a wander. Rory is bereft and the family try to find him. In the end they do and Rory and Murphy are re-united.

Conor’s Canvas Gillian Perdue Illus. Michael Connor Conor’s class is to have an art exhibition. Conor’s painting is full of splashes and splodges. It’s a MESS – or is it? ISBN 978-1-84717-043-9

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Danny’s Crazy Christmas Brianóg Brady Dawson Illus. Michael Connor Danny is getting ready for Christmas. Oh no! What kind of chaos can he make this time? A lot ...

Emma the Penguin Sarah Webb Illus. Anne O’Hara It’s the school play: Noah’s Ark. Emma has to play the part of a penguin, and she is NOT happy about it. But she discovers it’s fun, after all.

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Muckeen and the Big Freeze Fergus Lyons It’s snowing and Muckeen is looking forward to lots of fun! But - Oh! where is his dinner? And the water has frozen. What will poor Muckeen do? Trapped in his shed, he is not happy at all. ISBN 978-1-84717-243-3

What the experts say about Panda books: ‘... These easy stories with their simple texts and lively illustrations should encourage even the most recalcitrant reader to curl up by the fire’ Sunday Independent ‘The beauty in the Panda series lies in the humorous stories, the abundance of illustrations, the large print for first-time readers and the great sense of achievement for children on reading a “big book” all by themselves’ Sunday Business Post

Magic, fun and adventure A mix of ancient Irish legends retold and magical new ones, O’Brien Panda Legends are truly legendary!

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The Riddle Felicity Hayes-McCoy Illus. Randall Stephen Hall The Gobán Saor is the best craftsman in the whole world. But he is in big trouble. Will his riddle save him from the King of Greece? ISBN 978-1-84717-036-1

Finn’s Thumb Felicity Hayes-McCoy Illus. Randall Stephen Hall When Finn needs to know something all he has to do is bite hard on his thumb! How did Finn come to have such a special thumb? ISBN 978-1-84717-035-4

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The Henny Penny Tree Siobhán Parkinson Illus. Lisa Jackson Great-Uncle Fergus gives special coins to his three nieces: Tall One, Middling and Littlest. What can the Littlest girl do with her copper coin? ISBN 978-0-86278-966-4

The Baby Giant Oisín McGann Giants are huge, right? Well, this one is a bit different. The Irish Giant looks like a big baby! Will the Scottish Giant eat him for breakfast? ISBN 978-1-84717-088-0

WELCOME TO THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF ALFIE GREEN Joe O’Brien lives in Dublin with his wife and children. He is the author of nine Alfie Green books as well as three books in the Danny Wilde GAA series for older readers and a fantasy novel, Beyond the Cherry Tree. His book Alfie Green and the Chocolate Cosmos was shortlisted for Children’s Book of the Year at the Irish Book Awards in 2010.

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Alfie Green and a Sink Full of Frogs The old sink in Alfie’s garden has been invaded by hundreds of frogs! Alfie needs help – fast. Alfie’s magical book suggests a very unusual way to solve the problem ...

Alfie Green and the Bee Bottle Gang Alfie stops Whacker Walsh and his gang from trapping bees in the park. Now they are out to get him. Alfie needs protection from the Queen Bee’s warriors in Honeycomb Mountain. But how will he get past the blazing bushes of Firethorn Valley?

Alfie Green and the Fly-Trapper Alfie’s house is invaded by flies. His fly-trap plant is too small to eat them all so the wise old plant uses magic to make it bigger. Then it gets BIGGER and BIGGER!

Alfie Green and the Monkey Puzzler A FREE circus comes to town, and all the performers are M ONKEYS! What’s going on? Alfie and Fitzer must discover the truth behind Monty’s Marvellous Circus.

Alfie Green and the Conker King Alfie’s team is in the Budsville School Conker Championships final. But how can they win when Whacker Walsh keeps cheating and they lose one of their conkers? Alfie needs a new one – fast. Can the Conker King of Skeleton Woods help?

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Alfie Green and the Supersonic Subway How can Alfie stop the evil Desert Elves on their Scorpion Chariots? A very special lawnmower hidden in a secret subway under Grandad’s shed might do the trick! FREE activities online €6.99 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-592-2

Alfie Green and the Snowdrop Queen Alfie’s granny has wished for a white Christmas, but it’s Christmas Eve and there’s no sign of snow. If only Alfie could reach the Snowdrop Queen in Arcania! And who can help him get there? Santa, of course! €7.99 hb/ISBN 978-1-84717-120-7

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Alfie Green and the Chocolate Cosmos Budsville’s chocolate fair cancelled? No way, Alfie decides. Chocolate seeds from Arcania are the answer, but only if he can survive the Roaring Rainforest, the vicious Spider Plant and the Forest Ogre. €7.99 hb/ISBN 978-1-84717-196-2

‘Alfie Green is a scampish new character … gorgeous books beautifully illustrated… Perfect for six-to-seven year olds’ Sunday Independent ‘An instant hit with children’ Sunday World ‘Highly recommended’ Irish Independent

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Alfie Green and the Magical Gift Grandad has left Alfie an old book with special powers. Alfie must cross Sleepy Meadows, past Snapping Dragons to a crooked tree guarded by Giant Hogweeds in order to claim his own magic gift. FREE activities & discovery challenge online €6.99 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-041-5

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Marco Moves In A grizzly bear escapes from the zoo and arrives at Patrick’s house, asking for a cup of tea! Now, if only Patrick can hide Marco from his nosey neighbours and throw the police off the scent, maybe he’ll stay? 64 pages €7.99 hb/ISBN 978-1-84717-229-7 Rights available W Rights sold G • KO

Marco Master of Disguise The zoo is still looking for Marco and there are ‘wanted’ posters all over town. So, when FIVE unexpected visitors turn up, one after the other, on the same day, just how will Marco manage to fool them all? You’ll be surprised! 64 pages €7.99 hb/ISBN 978-1-84717-273-0 Rights available W Rights sold G • KO

The Leprechaun Who Wished He Wasn’t Siobhán Parkinson Illus. Donald Teskey A tall tale about Laurence the leprechaun, who is tired of being small and uncool, and Phoebe, who is tired of being tall! FREE teaching ideas online 80 pages/B&W €5.99 pb/ISBN 978-0-86278-334-1 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-500-7 Rights available W/Rights sold F • LA

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The Most Beautiful Letter in the World Karl O’Neill Illus. Emma Byrne Poppy finds a mysterious red envelope in the park. It’s addressed ‘to you’ … It could be for me, she thinks! She opens it and finds the most beautiful letter in the world. 64 pages/colour €9.95 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-011-8 Rights available W

The Hedgehog’s Prickly Problem Don Conroy Harry Hedgehog is bored with his life and he joins the circus to find adventure. But he ends up in a very prickly situation! Can his woodland friends rescue him? 80 pages/B&W €5.07 pb/ISBN 978-0-86278-415-7 Rights available W

Marco Moonwalker When Patrick discovers that Marco is a musical genius, he has a great idea. They form a band, The 3Ms, and Marco, in cape and mask, becomes a huge star: Cool Dude Giant. Then disaster strikes. He is spotted without his mask and brought back to the zoo. How will Patrick and Mum get him out again? 64 pages €7.99 hb/ISBN 978-1-84717-301-0 Rights available W Rights sold G • KO

The Lough Neagh Monster Sam McBratney Illus. Donald Teskey Everyone has heard of the Loch Ness Monster, but what about the Lough Neagh Monster? Noblett’s quiet life is thrown into chaos when Nessie pays a visit. FREE teaching ideas online 80 pages/B&W €5.95 pb/ISBN 978-0-86278-375-4 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-499-4 Rights available W

Here, There and Everywhere Liz Weir Illus. Tomm Moore Why do skunks have an awful smell? What would the sky taste like? Was the snow always white? Stories can answer lots of questions. All around the world people have great tales to tell. Meet the clever rabbit who faces up to a big bully; the mother owl who protects her babies; meet lions, monkeys, elephants, mermaids and fairies. Liz Weir is a master storyteller, and these stories are guaranteed to enchant any child. Book: 80 pages/B&W €5.95 pb/ISBN 978-0-86278-869-8 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-501-4 Rights available W CD: ISBN 978-0-86278-895-7 €8.95 CD Rights available W

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Going Potty Eoin Colfer Illus. Woody Why is going to Big School driving Ed Cooper potty? Granny understands, and she has a wacky solution. FREE teaching ideas & discovery challenge online ISBN 978-0-86278-602-1

Trouble for Tuffy Ann Bermingham Illus. Marie Burlington Katie and Ted are causing havoc! Tuffy, their smart little dog, tries to keep order, but it’s very hard! Then disaster strikes when they lose Mum’s best necklace! FREE teaching ideas online ISBN 978-0-86278-554-3

The Big Fight Frank Murphy Illus. Kieron Black Cúchulainn is forced to fight his best friend, Ferdia, in this simple retelling of the epic story of Queen Maeve and the Brown Bull of Cooley.

Ed’s Funny Feet Eoin Colfer Illus. Woody Ed Cooper has a problem with his big toes. So he takes matters into his own hands and invents DIY footstraighteners. But will they work?

Anna’s Secret Granny Stephanie Dagg Illus. Phillip Morrison Anna doesn’t have a real granny, so she draws herself one. Then, one day, her paper granny comes to life and steps out of the picture!

Jigsaw Stew Conor McHale Jack MacAnoolie has to save his family when they eat a stew made from a jigsaw puzzle and suffer dire consequences!

Ed’s Bed Eoin Colfer Illus. Woody Ed is having problems – he simply cannot learn his tables and he is wetting the bed. Ed can’t hide his secret forever. Mum and Dad come to the rescue, and Ed is the star of the class once more!

Don’t Open That Box Conor McHale There’s bad news in the post for Granny. The bad news has sharp teeth and scales, and is very, very hungry! Watch out for those teeth, Granny, and whatever you do … Don’t Open that Box!

The Lost Fairy Marian Broderick Illus. Aileen Caffrey Flora knows her proper place – right at the TOP of the tree. But when she falls off, the family are too busy to notice. Oh no! Not the dog! Will Flora be rescued in time for Christmas?

Fishbum and Splat Conor McHale Star-gazing is BAD for demons, but Fishbum and Splat cannot resist. Then they are caught by an angel and frogmarched to Heaven. Dancing angels, exploding stars, angry dogs – how will the demons ever get back to cosy Hell?

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Mad Grandad’s Flying Saucer Oisín McGann Lenny and his mad grandad buy a flying saucer and shoot off into space together to explore the galaxy. But getting home from space isn’t quite so easy ...

Mad Grandad’s Robot Garden Oisín McGann Lenny’s mad grandad has a new toy: a robot gardener. No more weeding or cutting the grass for Grandad! But the robot seems to have plans of its own ...

Mad Grandad and the Kleptoes Oisín McGann Things keep disappearing down the back of Grandad’s sofa. Who, or what, has taken them? When Lenny and Grandad discover the Kleptoes and their hideout, things turn nasty. And Kleptoes can be very nasty indeed ...

Mad Grandad and the Mutant River Oisín McGann Lenny is amazed when Grandad fishes a mermaid out of the river. Bully Barry Cooder wants the mermaid for his trophy collection. Our heroes escape beneath the river only to encounter something much, much worse.

Robots Don’t Cry Bob Byrne Bimbot is thrown out of the treehouse gang for being a crybaby. Then he meets a skunk with no smell, a bee with no stripes and a bear who is afraid of heights. Can his new friends help him?

Blue, Where Are You? Wes Magee Illus. Margaret Suggs Jo and her brother, Josh, don’t like their new home. It’s cold and a bit scary. Then their cat, Blue, disappears. But when she does turn up, Blue has a special surprise for the family!

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Mad Grandad’s Wicked Pictures Oisín McGann Grandad and Lenny are painting the living-room. But Grandad’s paint is very old and it’s gone all strange. It has stripes and spots and patterns in it. The pictures they make with it come alive, and they are evil, and they are … hungry. Grandad and Lenny have to come up with some clever moves to outwit the wicked pictures. FREE activities online ISBN 978-1-84717-063-7

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Mad Grandad’s Doppelganger Oisín McGann Grandad has lost his car and Lenny is helping him look for it. But Grandad is acting strange … What Lenny doesn’t know is that Grandad is not Grandad at all. He is a doppelganger – a look-alike. But that’s not the only problem for Lenny. Something is definitely following Lenny and fake Grandad – and it’s not very friendly ... ISBN 978-1-84717-197-9

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The Little Witch Who Can’t Spell Marie Burlington Little Willow Witch can’t spell. Her magic spells are all mixed up. Then Willow finds a powerful wizard’s wand. ‘Oh no!’ meows Spooky her cat, as he runs for cover. And Spooky is right. Little Witch and a powerful wizard’s wand spell only one thing and that’s …T-R-O-U-B-L-E!

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GRAPHIC NOVELS A new series of hilarious graphic novel who-dunnits. Perfect for reluctant readers. See murdercanbefatal.com for more! All written and drawn by Alan Nolan And The Blood Flowed Green Mick Mulligan never banked on being abducted by aliens. To find his way home, he must lead a jailbreak, battle robots and much more!

Death by Chocolate Marcel Petit-Pois, the bumbling Swiss detective, and his sidekick, Tesla the chimp, are on a case - the evil Chocolatier has committed a series of confectionery-related killings. A rollercoaster adventure!

Six Million Ways to Die Six months after Rex Aldrin – daredevil stuntman – is horribly injured, he wakes up in an underground facility to find that the world has changed. In a mindwarping adventure that brings him timetravelling back to the Titanic, Rex must right the wrongs of the past to return the world to normal …

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The Big Break Detectives Casebook Alan Nolan The Big Break Detectives – Danny, Kate and her brother, Tom – who solve crimes, right wrongs, unravel mysteries and nab evil-doers – all on their lunch break! An exciting graphic novel for children of all ages!64 pages/full colour €7.99 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-252-5 Rights available W

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Destination: Homicide When Hood City’s superheroes start to turn up dead, detectives Ricky Nixon and Eddie Ribbs are on the case! They battle sewer alligators, mind-controlled zombies and the mysterious Mister Fogg in a mission to find out – WHO’S KILLING SUPERHEROES?

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Colm’s Lambs Anna McQuinn Colm’s dad is a sheep farmer and Colm helps out with the lambing. But his friends Molly and Daisy have never seen baby lambs. When they rescue an abandoned lamb they are thrilled.

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The Supermarket Ghost Gordon Snell Illus. Bob Byrne Maria is shocked to discover that the strange boy in the supermarket is really a ghost called Davy. She agrees to help Davy with his plan of revenge ...

Demon from the Deep End James Allison, Illus. Dani Cruz Liam, Sophie and Evan arrive at their Spanish hotel and things seem weird. But when they discover the Blobster – a monster that oozes from the pool to devour guests – things get really creepy …

Diabolic Downloads Jim Halligan Illus. Fabian Erlinghäuser Everybody is thrilled when Nixxter Express starts giving away free ringtones. But Jack Keely soon finds out just how diabolic a free download can really be ...

The Poison Factory Oisín McGann Gaz’s brother Joey ventures into the chemical factory to look for a lost football and doesn’t come back. Will Gaz and his friends ever find him?

Wired Teeth Oisín McGann Jason McGinty’s a bad kid, and his teeth are worse. But when Jason gets computer-controlled braces things get really weird …

The Evil Hairdo Oisín McGann WitchCraft is Melanie’s favourite band. More than anything in the world, Melanie wants the WitchCraft hair. But when she gets it, it turns out that her hair is evil …

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Animals Don’t Have Ghosts Siobhán Parkinson Illus. Catherine Henderson/Cartoon Saloon Dara and Sinéad are visiting their knowit-all cousin Michelle in the city. With a fun tour of skeletons, sliced-pan ducks, sticky buns and lots more, the city is never boring!

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The Witch Apprentice Anna has been adopted by witches who make her help them with their nasty spells! How will Anna find a way to escape? 112 pages/B&W ISBN 978-1-84717-129-0 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-422-2 Rights sold CA • G • SL • SP

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The Witch in the Woods When Verbena kidnaps Anna’s best friend Mary, it’s up to Anna and her cat Charlie to rescue her ... Will Anna’s magic be strong enough to save Mary?

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A Witch in a Fix When Anna turns her horrible science teacher into a giant rat, she soon realises she’s made a bad mistake. How will Anna turn the big, angry rat back into her teacher? And can she do it quickly, before anyone finds out that she’s a witch?

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Ice Dreams Grace Wells Illus. Lisa Jackson The villagers of Moutsouna need a plan to save their village before everyone is forced to leave the Greek island of Naxos. Twins Nina and Alex have a dream – an ice dream. They just have to make Papa, and all the others, believe in their dream.

The Great Pig Escape Linda Moller Illus. Kieron Black Runtling, a little pig, doesn’t want to be taken to the market - so he and his siblings escape to the mysterious world outside the farmyard.

Wolfgran Finbar O’Connor Illus. Martin Fagan Granny has sold her house to the Three Little Pigs and moved into the Happy-Ever-After Home for Retired Fairy Tale Characters. But the Big Bad Wolf is still on her trail!

Wolfgran Returns Finbar O’Connor Illus. Martin Fagan Inspector Plonker is once more on the trail of his old enemy, Wolfgran, but this time he’s going undercover.

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Boom Chicka Boom Liz Weir Illus. Josip Lizatovic Stories old and new, with participation rhymes and playful verses, from a noted storyteller. Full of magic and drama. Also available on CD, told by Liz Weir herself. Book: 80 pages/B&W €7.99 pb/ISBN 978-0-86278-417-1 €8.95 CD/ISBN 978-0-86278-470-6 Rights available W

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Tommy The Theatre Cat Maureen Potter Tommy, the Gaiety Theatre cat, has many adventures. He makes friends with the actor who is playing Dick Whittington’s cat, falls foul of the cleaning lady and rushes to the rescue at the cry of ‘rats, rats’ in the Pied Piper. 80 pages/B&W €6.95 pb/ISBN 978-0-86278-919-0 Rights available W

Jimmy’s Leprechaun Trap Dan Kissane Illus. Angela Clarke When a leprechaun turns up on Jimmy’s farm, trouble follows. What can they do to get rid of him? 96 pages/B&W €6.95 pb/ISBN 978-0-86278-512-3 Rights available W

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Albert and the Magician Leon McAuley Illus. Martin Fagan Big sister Fionnuala has told Albert such terrible tales about the magician that Albert is determined to avoid him when he visits the school. But it doesn’t quite work out like that!

Juliet’s Story William Trevor Where would you find talking snails, fighting queens, Welsh witches and winter sunflowers? In stories, of course, and that’s why Juliet loves them. Juliet’s grandmother tells her lots of stories, and now Juliet wants to be a storyteller too.

Charlie Harte and his Two-Wheeled Tiger Frank Murphy Illus. Celine Kiernan Charlie would love a bike, but his family cannot afford one. He makes a strange-looking bike from bits and pieces – a bike with mysterious powers!

Leprechaun on the Loose Annette Kelleher Illus. Phillip Morrison Leprechaun Biddy Blatherskate is fed up with wet weather and minding her father’s gold, so she does a swap with an Australian boy. But leprechauns and humans don’t mix – not without a heap of trouble for all concerned.

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Bridging Cultures, Building Reading Success A series of books for children celebrating ethnic and cultural diversity. Beautiful full-colour hardback books with high quality stories and engaging illustrations, Bridges can help children with their understanding of different cultures and of the many different experiences of living in Ireland today in a fun and enjoyable way. All titles 32 pages/full-colour, €7.99 hb FREE teaching guide, class project and activities online Rights available W/Rights sold KO

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I Won’t Go To China Enda Wyley Illus. Marie Thorhauge A charming story of Chang-ming, who does not want to visit his grandma in China because he has been chosen for the school team. But, he discovers, China is full of wonderful surprises.

The Romanian Builder Peter Prendergast Illus. Ross Stewart Joe has lots to ask the builder: Which tool is most important? What if you are afraid of heights? Then he discovers that Radu doesn’t speak English. Now he will never find out about building – or will he? A story of understanding without words.

Olanna’s Big Day Natasha Mac a’Bháird Illus. Ray Forkan The school band is going to play in the Saint Patrick’s Day parade. Then disaster strikes. But Olanna – with her granny back in Nigeria – saves the day!

The Dreaming Tree Eithne Massey Illus. Marie Thorhauge Back home in Brazil, Roberto loved playing football. Now he lives in Ireland, and he’d really like to have a game with the boys in the park, but he’s too shy. When his granny reminds him of the Brazilian story of the dreaming tree, he doesn’t see how it can help … But maybe it can!

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Blue Flag Fiction Milo and One Dead Angry Druid When Shane’s gran digs up a weird ancient stone, best buddies Milo and Shane find themselves face to face with one dead angry druid. In deep, deep trouble, Milo needs a rescue plan before midnight strikes.

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Milo and The Raging Chieftains Two days before the Grand Opening of the local restored Castle, Milo is whooshed back through time to sort out an ancient battle and save nice Miss Lee who has been abducted because she is descended from Macanbhaird, the Chieftain of the Castle. 176 pages €7.99 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-561-8 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-659-2 Rights available W

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Marooned in Manhattan After Evie Brooks’ mother dies, she is forced to go to live with her uncle Scott, a vet in New York City. Between the pets, their owners, Scott and his lawyer girlfriend, the summer quickly becomes a whirlwind of change and activity!

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The Demon Notebook Grace and her four best friends are failed witches. They have a notebook full of useless spells to prove it. But one night, they stumble upon real magical powers and their notebook takes on a diabolical life of its own.

ERIKA MCGANN NEW

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Congratulations to Erika! The Demon Notebook was Winner of the Waverton Good Read Children’s Award 2014!

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The Broken Spell When you don’t know who to trust … A wicked enchantment, a test of loyalty, and a true friendship. Has witch apprentice, Grace, learned enough to smash an ancient spell and save her friends – and herself? 256 pages €7.99 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-296-9 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-616-5 Rights available W/Rights sold US/CAN

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The Watching Wood When Grace and her five best friends are forced to take part in the Witch Trials, they risk life and limb to compete against other trainee witches in magical, death-defying stunts. But when they are discovered to be mere humans, this supernatural world turns against them, and the real nightmare begins.

Central Park Showdown With the arrival of her father from Australia, Evie’s life is thrown into turmoil. She has to face the prospect of a custody battle between her uncle and her father. Can Evie’s friends rally and convince her father to withdraw his application for custody?

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Milo and the Pirate Sisters When ghostly Mr Lewis has to leave his cosy home in the castle, Milo and Shane help set him up in a local ruined mill. Little do they know the danger this puts him in, and the trouble it will cause for themselves – and this time Mr Lewis can’t help them.

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City of Fate Sunday 23 August 1942 is an important day for Yuri. It is his fourteenth birthday and also the day that the Nazis begin their carpet-bombing campaign of Stalingrad, which continues every day for the next two weeks. Facing overwhelming odds, it will take all his determination and wits to survive.

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Black Wreath The Stolen Life of James Lovett Peter Sirr Thrilling adventure set in 1730s Dublin and colonial America, as James Lovett tries to get back his rightful position as Lord Dunmain. Based on an unbelievable true life story.

SOS Lusitania Kevin Kiely In May 1915 the Lusitania was torpedoed by a German submarine off the Old Head of Kinsale. Thirteen-year-old stowaway, Finbar, is on board. This is a novel about the true story of spies and wartime disaster. FREE teaching guide online 208 pages €7.99 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-230-3 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-569-4 Rights available W

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EOIN COLFER Ireland’s Laureate na nÓg and author of the acclaimed Artemis Fowl books, Eoin lives in Wexford with his wife, Jackie, and their sons. Since his first novel, Benny and Omar, his books have all been bestsellers and he has become one of the world’s best-loved children’s authors.

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Spirit of the Titanic The ghost of fifteen-year-old Samuel Scott moves restlessly aboard the Titanic as she sails to her doom in 1912. An eyewitness to the final days in the lives of rich and poor, crew and passengers, this is Samuel’s story …

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The Wish List Meg Finn is in trouble. Unearthly trouble. Her soul is up for grabs and the divine and the demonic are battling to get it. Her only hope of salvation is the Wish List – but can she fulfil the wishes in time and get enough credits to pass St Peter? AWARD Bisto Merit Award 224 pages €7.95 pb/ISBN 978-0-86278-894-0 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-555-7 Rights available W Rights sold AU/NZ • B • CH • CZ • DA • DU • ES • F • FI • G • HE • I • IC • J • KO • LI • NO • P • PO • RO • RU • SE • SL • SP • SW • TH • U • US/CAN • AUDIO (UK)

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Benny and Omar Benny Shaw’s family moves to Tunisia and life is awful – until he meets Omar. A friendship between the two leads to crazy escapades and ... trouble! AWARDS White Ravens International Youth Library Selection Nominated for International UNESCO prize for children’s books FREE Teaching ideas & Teaching Guide online 240 pages €7.95 pb/ISBN 978-0-86278-567-3 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-553-3 Rights available W/Rights sold AU/NZ • B • US/CAN • CA • DA • DU • G • HE • I • LI • PO • SP • AUDIO (UK/AU/NZ)

Benny and Babe Life can be very complicated for a young man, especially when you get shown up by a girl. Babe is a force to be reckoned with and it seems Benny – who is holidaying in Duncade and is therefore an out-of-towner among culchies – has finally met his match!

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A Girl Called Blue Larch Hill orphanage is the only home Blue knows. Is there any way she can find her father or mother? The file in stern Sister Regina’s office holds the secret of her identity. And that is forbidden territory ...

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The Blue Horse When traveller Katie’s family’s caravan burns down, they are destitute. She must fit into a new settled life in a house. But will she be accepted? AWARD Bisto Book of the Year Award 176 pages €7.95 pb/ISBN 978-0-86278-305-1 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-468-0 Rights available W Rights sold G • SE

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Safe Harbour Two children are evacuated from the horrors of the London Blitz to live in County Wicklow with a grandfather they do not know. Will the family ever be together again?

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In Deep Dark Wood A strange new neighbour spirits Mia to a land of legend, and her brother, Rory, faces dragons and danger to rescue her. A spellbinding fantasy adventure. FREE Teaching ideas and Teaching Guide online 208 pages €7.95 pb/ISBN 978-0-86278-615-1 eBook ISBN 9781847173720 Rights available W/Rights sold G • RU

No Goodbye When their mother suddenly leaves, the four children and their father must find a way to cope. Each of them misses her in their own way, but the big question for all of them is: will she ever come back? 176 pages €7.95 pb/ISBN 978-0-86278-362-4 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-604-2 Rights available W

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Faoin Sceach Gheal Irish Language edition of Under the Hawthorn Tree. Translated by Máire Nic Mhaoláin. 176 pages/B&W €7.99 pb/ISBN 978-0-86278-653-3

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Wildflower Girl The story of Peggy, who emigrates to America after the Famine, like so many others, in search of a better life. Bisto Merit Award (Historical Fiction)

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Fields of Home In Ireland, Eily and her family struggle to make a living on a small farm and Michael works with horses at the Big House. In America, Peggy hears the call of the wild west. FREE Teaching ideas and Guide online 192 pages/B&W €8.99 pb/ISBN 978-0-86278-509-3 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-602-8 Rights available W/Rights sold G • US/CAN

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Under the Hawthorn Tree A gripping story of love, loyalty and courage, set in the 1840s, the time of the Great Famine in Ireland. Under The Hawthorn Tree is a classic of Irish children’s literature. ‘A sublime story ... I don’t know any child who will not find this book enthralling.’ Irish Times ‘Beautiful and moving ... historically true and fictionally vivid.’ Sunday Times ‘Marita Conlon-McKenna handles this appalling event in Irish history sensitively but never compromising the truth of hardship and human suffering.’ Writeaway.org.uk

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Marita Conlon-McKenna’s first novel, Under the Hawthorn Tree, became an immediate bestseller and she has since won several awards, including the International Reading Association Award, the Reading Association of Ireland Award and the Bisto Book of the Year Award. Her books have been translated into many languages.

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JUDI CURTIN Alice and Megan: Ireland’s favourite school age friends! ‘Ireland’s answer to Jacqueline Wilson. Perfectly written stories of friendship and growing up’ Irish Independent

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Alice Next Door Megan and Alice are best friends. But the two girls are devastated when Alice’s parents separate and Alice has to move away. Luckily, Alice has an idea, and the girls hatch a plot to get back together – but can it work? FREE activities online 208 pages €7.95 pb/ISBN 978-0-86278-898-8 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-369-0 Rights sold AU/NZ • LI • P • RU • SE • T • AUDIO (UK)

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Alice Again Megan is looking forward to visiting Alice in Dublin. She’s hoping for a nice, trouble-free holiday – cinemas, shopping and hanging out. No such luck! Alice’s mum has a new boyfriend and Alice has a plot to get rid of him ... FREE activities online 240 pages €7.95 pb/ISBN 978-0-86278-956-5 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-378-2 Rights sold AU/NZ • P • RU • SE • T

Don’t Ask Alice Alice is determined to get her parents back together, so she decides to set her dad up on loads of romantic dates to make her mum jealous. Best friend Megan thinks this is a totally crazy idea – but will she end up helping Alice?

Alice in the Middle Megan can’t wait to go away to Summer Camp with Alice. It will be fantastic and, most importantly, they will be together. But when Alice meets Hazel, Megan feels left out – will she lose her best friend?

Bonjour Alice Megan’s really looking forward to the summer holidays. Her whole family is going to France – and, best of all, Alice is coming too! But when Alice tries to make friends with a local French boy things begin to get very interesting …

Alice and Megan Forever Megan and Alice are in secondary school; new friends, new teachers, new subjects – it’s a different world. The girls are still best friends, but is Megan’s new friend, class bad-boy Marcus, going to get her in trouble?

Alice to the Rescue The big essay competition is causing problems for Alice and Megan. The prize is four months abroad – Alice really wants to win, but no way does Megan want to go away alone. And she thinks that Alice shouldn’t want to go either if it means they’ll be separated ... How much would you give up for your best friend?

Alice & Megan’s Cookbook Get cooking with Alice & Megan! This fun-filled cookbook is packed with 60 brilliant recipes. Snack on French toast and tropical smoothies, or go to school with raspberry muffins and yummy dip. Full colour throughout, clear instructions, and lots of fun with your favourite characters!

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Eva’s Holiday Eva can’t believe she has to spend summer in the countryside with her parents. Worse, it looks like she’s stuck with Kate, the girl who doesn’t care about being cool … it’s Eva’s worst nightmare! But Eva finds out that sometimes ‘weird’ girls can make the best friends.

Leave it to Eva Eva always tries to help people, but this time her friend Kate might have a problem that’s too big to solve … unless there’s a way Eva’s exciting trip to London can help her sort things out for everyone … If you’ve got a problem, just leave it to Eva!

Eva and the Hidden Diary Eva and Kate find an old diary written long ago by a girl their own age – can they fix something that went wrong in the past?

See If I Care Judi Curtin and Roisin Meaney Elma didn’t even want a pen friend. But why should they know how awful her life is? She fills her letters with exciting things that never really happen. So what will happen when they find out the truth about each other?

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BRIAN GALLAGHER Stormclouds New Friends. Old Differences. Belfast in the late 1960s. American twins Emma and Dylan become friends with Maeve Kennedy, from the Falls Road, and Sammy Taylor, from a staunchly loyalist background. Somehow they all manage to get along. Until the long-threatened violence erupts.

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Secrets and Shadows Two friends in a world at war When her home is destroyed in the 1941 Luftwaffe bombing, Grace Ryan moves in with relatives. There she meets Barry Malone, a boy from Liverpool. They suspect their teacher Mr Pawlek of spying for the Nazis. But what starts as an adventure puts their very lives in danger.

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Across the Divide Liam and Nora become friends but their fathers are on opposite sides in the Dublin Lockout in 1913: one a striking worker, the other a wealthy employer. Can their friendship survive their differences?

Taking Sides A Boy. A Girl. A Nation Torn Apart. Dublin, 1922. Working class Annie Reilly befrends Peter Scanlon, a student in Belvedere College. Peter carries messages for the rebels in the Civil War. When Annie’s life is threatened, he has to decide where his loyalties lie.

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Eva’s Journey Eva is the girl with everything – great parties, a luxury home, designer clothes and manicured nails. But when her dad loses his job, she thinks life is over. But with the help of new friends and the mysterious Madame Margarita, she discovers there’s more to life than shopping.

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The Silver Stag of Bunratty In an Ireland full of war and danger, four children are determined to prevent Richard De Clare, Lord of Bunratty, from killing the magical Silver Stag to display his head on the castle walls. Adventure, conflict and danger awaits them.

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Blood Brother, Swan Sister 1014 Clontarf: A Battle Begins A thrilling tale of magic and warfare in ancient Ireland. Three children’s lives are drawn together amidst the intrigue and magic of an epic battle.

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Where the Stones Sing As the spectre of the Black Death hovers over medieval Dublin, Kai is plucked from the filthy streets to sing in the great Christ Church choir. But Kai has a secret that must be kept hidden – even from new friends. Kai will need great strength, talent and unexpected help just to survive.

‘Gripping ... magic and warfare are unexpectedly but skilfully mingled in this atmospheric tale ... engrossing.’ parentsintouch.co.uk

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The Shakespeare Stealer Gary Blackwood Widge, a young orphan and gifted shorthand-writer, is sent to steal Shakespeare’s new play, Hamlet, but becomes involved with Shakespeare and his troupe of players. Will Widge betray his new friends to avoid the vengeance of his brutal master?

Shakespeare’s Scribe Gary Blackwood The Black Death rampages through England, and Widge and the troupe of players are forced to travel continuously in an effort to make money. To make matters worse, Shakespeare breaks his arm and cannot finish his new hit comedy. Widge is forced to step in and save the day!

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Fugitives! Aubrey Flegg A story of the Flight of the Earls. It is 1603 and Hugh O’Neill, the Earl of Tyrone, is about to leave his homeland after the disastrous defeat at the battle of Kinsale. He is on board the French ship at Lough Swilly, but he wants to take his youngest son, Con, the future of the clan, with him. But where is Con? Adventure, danger, true history.

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Just Joshua Jan Michael Is it true what everyone is saying: that Joshua’s father is a ‘Mountain Man’ – one of the people feared and mistrusted by the villagers? And what does that make Joshua? ‘A gem’ Niall MacMonagle

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Katie’s War Aubrey Flegg Caught up in the Civil War, Katie has divided loyalties: her father fought in the First World War and wants peace, but others want to fight for a united Ireland. Which is right?

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Lockie and Dadge Frank Murphy Trouble follows Lockie from foster home to foster home. Then he meets Dadge and his strange friends and feels he belongs. But will it last? Bisto Eilís Dillon Award Bisto Merit Award FREE Teaching ideas & Teaching Guide online 192 pages €6.95 pb/ISBN 978-0-86278-424-9 Rights available W

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COPYCATS VS TATTLETALES SERIES Six Haunted Hairdos Gregory Maguire The Tattletales and their rivals, the Copycats, are at it again! Another wild escapade involving ancient ghosts, modern ghosts in very unlikely hairdos and some woolly mammoths! FREE Teaching ideas online 160 pages €6.34 pb/ISBN 978-0-86278-542-0 Rights available IR • EU (non-exclusive) • BC x CAN (EL)

Five Alien Elves Gregory Maguire It’s Christmas Eve, but it’s not Santa’s sleigh that has crash-landed on Earth – it’s five alien elves! When the town’s beloved mayor disappears, the Tattletales and Copycats must team up to save him. 160 pages €6.95 pb/ISBN 0-86278-739-4 Rights available IR • EU (non-excl) • BC x CAN (EL)

Four Stupid Cupids Gregory Maguire The town of Hamlet is invaded by four inept cupids whose mis-directed arrows have hilarious results! A madcap story of love’s trials ... and errors!

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My Nasty Neighbours Creina Mansfield What do you do when three messy, noisy teenagers live with their tidy, organised parents? Buy the house next door and split up. But it’s not that simple! 160 pages €7.95 pb//ISBN 978-0-86278-462-1 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-475-8 Rights available W Rights sold F • G • I • P (Brazil)

My Nutty Neighbours Creina Mansfield David’s Mum and Dad said country living would be fun. They failed to mention the lack of footpaths, the boredom and the crazy people. When parents get it wrong, they really get it wrong! 192 pages €7.95 pb/ISBN 978-0-86278-788-2 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-474-1 Rights available W

Cherokee Creina Mansfield Gene’s grandfather is a famous jazz musician and Gene travels the world with him, until Aunt Joan calls a halt – he must have a normal life! But that isn’t what Gene dreams of ... 128 pages €6.95 pb/ISBN 978-0-86278-368-6 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-473-4 Rights DA • G

It Wasn’t Me Creina Mansfield Picked on by Ronan, the school bully, Jack invents an identical twin brother, Jasper, to take him on. But being two people at once is far from easy. How long can Jack keep up the pretence? 144 pages €6.95 pb/ISBN 978-0-86278-696-0 Rights available W

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The Secret of Kells Tomm Moore (picture book) Eithne Massey (novel) Two great books based on an amazing film. When Aidan and his cat, Pangur Ban, arrive in Kells, Brendan’s life becomes very exciting. A deadly wolfpack, marauding Vikings and Crom Cruach, the serpent god, all have to be faced and outwitted. And there is also the challenge of the Book of Kells – can it be completed and kept safe from the Vikings?

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The Young Rebels John Joe and Roger, pupils at Padraic Pearse’s famous school, are told they are too young to take part in the fight for freedom – but they become caught up in the dramatic events of the Easter Rising. A dramatic blend of history and fiction set in 1916.

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Brian Boru The story of Brian Boru, High King of Ireland. As a boy, Brian and his family suffered terribly at the hands of the invading Danes. Brian has sworn to have his revenge.

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Morgan Llywelyn was born in New York but currently lives in Dublin. She is an international writer of best-selling historical fiction for adults and children, two of which are winners of the Bisto Merit Award.

Cave of Secrets Set in the 17th century, this is a story of smuggling, adventure and Tom’s growing independence. Tom is lonely in the Big House, but he finds a new family from whom he learns all about the sea – and about smuggling. But can he abandon his own family when they are in trouble? And what is the big secret his mother has hidden from him all his life?

Strongbow The tale of the famous Norman knight who captured Dublin and married an Irish princess – Aoife, the King of Leinster’s daughter. Reading Association of Ireland Award Bisto Merit Award (Historical Fiction) FREE Teaching ideas & Teaching Guide online 160 pages €7.95 pb/ISBN 978-0-86278-274-0 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-470-3 Rights available W Rights sold US/CAN • SP

Pirate Queen Grace O’Malley, pirate and trader, is one of Ireland’s most infamous figures. A thorn in the side of the English, she lived an extraordinary, adventure-filled life. The story of Grace and her son, Tibbott, captures a lesser-known side of the Pirate Queen, Granuaile.

Star Dancer Suzanne and Ger come from different backgrounds, but they share a love of horses and a burning ambition to succeed in the tough world of dressage and showjumping. Can friendship be part of that world?

Red Hugh Deborah Lisson Red Hugh O’Donnell, son of the leader of the powerful clan, is captured by the English authorities. The story of his years in prison and his daring escape.

The Silver Notebook Enda Wyley The notebook that arrives out of the blue on Timothy Finn’s birthday changes his life forever. It is a gift from his father. But who is his father and why has he suddenly entered Timothy’s life? Timothy sets out to uncover the riddle of his past.

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Swap Malachy Doyle Huw, from Wales, and Marcus, from Dublin, meet up on holiday in County Cork. It turns out they’re identical to each other! Even their mums can’t tell them apart. So they hatch a plan to do a swap. Only things start to go very wrong ... very quickly! 224 pages €7.99 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-053-8 Rights available W x B

CLASSIC IRISH LITERATURE Jimeen Pádraig Ó Siochfhrada Illus. Brian Bourke A witty translation of the early 1920s Irish comic classic. A long-time favourite in the Irish language, it gives interesting and amusing insights into a way of life now lost. 128 pages/B&W €6.95 pb/ISBN 978-0-86278-680-9 Rights available W

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Faery Nights/Oícheanta Sí Micheál Mac Liammóir Lively stories, written in both Irish and English, tell of supernatural goings-on during ancient Ireland’s festival nights. This enchanting collection is in the very best tradition of fairy tales. 128 pages/B&W €6.34 pb/ISBN 978-0-86278-681-6 Rights available W

Don’t Even Think About It Roisin Meaney Liz is a latchkey kid since Mam left. She loves Eminem and pepperoni and pineapple pizza. She hates the girlnext-door and her gross chin dimple. This is a year in her life. 192 pages €7.99 pb/ISBN 978-0-86278-984-8 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-392-8 Rights sold G • NO • SP • SW

Blue Lavender Girl Judy May Meet Tia, black-clad, cynical and completely allergic to school. She’s been sent away to the country for the summer and there’s nothing to do! Then she meets Jenny and Jackson and things start looking up.

Copper Girl Judy May Tammy is not looking forward to summer. She’ll be stuck working in her parents’ shop – so boring! But once she meets Marianne and Martin, a brother and sister who run a small riding school, the holidays end up being much more fun than she expects.

Hazel Wood Girl Judy May Meet Poppy – she’s fourteen, and she’s just moved from the big city to live on a farm. It’s hard to fit in somewhere new, but she secretly hopes that maybe rock-chick Em-J and drummer Beau will let her join their new band.This is Poppy’s summer diary.

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Diamond Star Girl Judy May Welcome to 15-year-old Lemony’s world! A movie is being filmed in town and when Lemony and her friends are hired as extras, life starts to get very exciting! As well as new experiences in front of the camera, there are also new friends to be made on and off set. Lights, camera, action! 192 pages €7.99 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-090-3 eBooks ISBN 978-1-84717-476-5 Rights sold SW

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The Celestial Child Don Conroy During a violent storm, a young girl sees a strange boy who seems to glow in the dark. Who, or what, is her new friend? And what does he want?

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17 Martin Street Marilyn Taylor Hetty, living in ‘little Jerusalem’ at the time of the Second World War, hears that a young refugee girl is hiding from the authorities in Dublin. Can Hetty, her cousin and her Catholic neighbour Ben help? Based on a true story.

Faraway Home Marilyn Taylor Two Jewish children are sent from Nazi-occupied Austria to a refugee farm in Northern Ireland. Will they ever see their families again? Based on the true story of the refugee farm in Millisle, County Down.

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Ireland’s first Laureate na nÓg (Children’s Literature Laureate) Siobhán Parkinson has been editor of Bookbird, the magazine of IBbY International, as well as Inis, the magazine of Children’s Books Ireland.

Sisters ... no way! Cindy does NOT want her dad to remarry after her mother’s death – she certainly doesn’t want him to marry Ashling’s mum. No way! Two diaries record events from the perspectives of two very different teenagers. A unique and insightful flipper book. Bisto Book of the Year Award 224 pages €7.95 pb/ISBN 978-0-86278-495-9 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-401-7 Rights available W Rights sold CH • F • FI • G • H • I • LA • LI • P • RU • SE • SL • SP

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Amelia Almost thirteen, Amelia Pim is the daughter of a wealthy Quaker family. When her happy world is shattered, she must learn to live with poverty and disgrace. But she also learns the value of true friendship.

No Peace for Amelia Amelia’s friend Frederick is fighting with the Allies in the First World War. Mary Ann’s brother is in hiding after his involvement in the 1916 Rising against the British. The girls learn at first-hand the dreadful effects of war.

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Call of the Whales Tyke journeys with his anthropologist father to the icy wilderness of the Arctic. His adventures and experiences there change the course of his life.

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Kate Kate is captivated by Irish dancing. It’s the best thing she’s ever done – but Kate worries whether her family can afford to pay for her classes. Set in the thirties in Dublin’s Liberties, the story follows Kate’s dreams of dance. 160 pages €7.95 pb/ISBN 978-0-86278-993-0 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-400-0 Rights available W x US/CAN (all languages)/Rights Sold AL

The Moon King Ricky has withdrawn from the world into himself. Placed in a foster home that is full of children, he doesn’t know how to fit into family life. He slowly begins to find his way, but it is not a smooth path ... Bisto Merit Award IBbY Honour List 176 pages €6.95 pb//ISBN 978-0-86278-573-4 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-485-7 Rights available W/Rights sold J

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Four Kids, Three Cats, Two Cows, One Witch (maybe) Four kids visit the mysterious Lady Island, hoping for a little excitement. Then they meet the island’s strange inhabitant! Bisto Merit Award 192 pages €7.95 pb/ISBN 978-0-86278-515-4 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-399-7 Rights available W Rights sold DA • G • SE • TH

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Little Croker Joe O’Brien Captain Danny Wilde wants to get his GAA team to the top of the League. With the help of his dad – their coach – he knows they can win. Danny has a brilliant plan but he’s going to need help to make it work … FREE Teaching Guide & activities online 192 pages €7.99 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-046-0 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-397-3 Rights available W

Kicking On Dave Hannigan Dromtarry’s Gaelic footballers are training for the start of the season when a visitor arrives in town: Shaun Reedy, an American footballer. Far from the money and pressure that turned him off his own sport, Shaun falls in love with the GAA. Full of sporting action and excitement. 240 pages €7.99 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-189-4 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-384-3 Rights available W

Rugby Warrior Back in school. Back in sport. Back in time. Gerard Siggins Now captain of the Under 14s team, Eoin has to deal with friction between players. Away from the pitch he starts a project about Irish-born All Black Dave Gallaher who died in World War One. Fast-paced action, mysterious spirits and feuding friends – it’s a season to remember! 176 pages €7.99 pb/ISBN 9781847175915 eBook ISBN 9781847176486 Rights available W

Féile Fever Joe O’Brien Danny Wilde’s team has lost one of its best forwards to injury; it looks like they’ll have no chance of winning the County Féile! Enter Todd, the new kid and Aussie Rules player. Can he become a real GAA player in time? FREE Teaching Guide & activities online 208 pages €7.99 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-173-3 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-396-6 Rights available W

Beyond the Cherry Tree Joe O’Brien When Josh’s class visit Cherry Tree Manor what really interests them is the mystery of the Manor’s owner, General Pennington. Then Josh discovers something that sends him on an adventure of a lifetime – a quest full of danger and excitement and all things magical in the land beyond the Cherry Tree … 224 pages €7.99 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-212-9 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-395-9 Rights available W

CLASSIC CELTIC TALES Celtic Magic Tales Liam Mac Uistin Illus. Maria A Negrin Tales of the ancient warrior Celts: the love quest of Mir and Aideen, the adventure of Tuireann’s sons, the mischievous Bricriu, and the love epic of Deirdre.

Celtic Tales of Enchantment Liam Mac Uistin Illus. Shane Johnson/Russell Barnett Four stories from the magical world of Celtic lore about the legendary Fionn Mac Cumhaill and the Fianna.

The Hunt for Diarmaid and Gráinne Liam Mac Uistin Illus. Laura Cronin A dramatic Celtic tale: the great warrior Fionn MacCumhaill loves Gráinne, but she elopes with the handsome Diarmaid, setting in motion a series of tragic events.

The Táin Liam Mac Uistin Illus. Donald Teskey The most famous Irish legend of all – the tale of the great battle between the warrior Cúchulainn and his friend, Ferdia.

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Rugby Spirit A New School. A New Spirit. An Old Mystery. Gerard Siggins Eoin’s just started a new school … and a new sport. They are all mad about rugby, but Eoin hasn’t even held a rugby ball before! And who is this guy, Brian, who looks so out-ofdate, but gives great rugby advice? FREE Teaching Guide online

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The Old Country Mordicai Gerstein Trapped in the body of a fox, with a war raging all around her, Gisella has to find her family and try to get her own body back. A compelling fantasy from an award-winning author.

Johnny Coffin School-Dazed John W Sexton Enter the bizarre world of Johnny Coffin, Enya Murphy, The Dead Crocodiles and Mr McCluskey at your peril!

Chill Factor Vincent McDonnell When Dr Denis Gunne disappears, the police believe he is fleeing charges of supplying drugs to addicts. His son, Sean, is convinced that his father has been set up. But for what reason?

The Castle in the Attic Elizabeth Winthrop An action-filled quest in which William has to pit his wits against an evil sorcerer and a fire-breathing dragon. ‘An absorbing fantasy ... Colourful details make the story special’ Publishers Weekly

A Horse Called El Dorado Kevin Kiely Pepe loves to gallop across the plains of Colombia on his horse El Dorado. Then the guerrillas come, and he has to move to Ireland. Finally another horse called El Dorado makes Pepe’s heart soar.

The Battle for the Castle Elizabeth Winthrop A sequel to The Castle in the Attic. Can William become a hero? Along with his friend Jason, he finds himself in a situation that calls for all his ingenuity as they confront a terrible evil force.

October Moon Michael Scott When American teenager Rachel Stone comes to live in Kildare, sinister things begin to happen. The October moon reveals a horror beyond Rachel’s worst nightmare.

Wolf Moon Michael Scott Sequel to October Moon. Rachel Stone returns to Ireland to rid herself of the werewolf curse. But even greater horrors await her – the shapechangers have need of her powers!

Moonlight Michael Carroll The body of a 10,000-year-old horse is discovered and a genetic engineer and a ruthless businessman dream of the fastest racehorse ever. Can Cathy protect the new-born foal?

Gemini Game Michael Scott Enter the futuristic world of virtual reality. Game-makers Liz and BJ risk their lives to expose the enemy virus that has made their latest game a deadly trap.

The Harvest Tide Project Oisín McGann Taya and Lorkrin are Myunans shape-changers who can sculpt their flesh like modelling clay. With the help of their friends they try to find a way to sabotage the Harvest Tide Project and avert the disaster it will unleash …

Under Fragile Stone Oisín McGann Taya and Lorkrin Archisan are on a desperate rescue mission to save their parents who are trapped beneath the sacred mountain, Absaleth. A rollercoaster adventure brimming with bizarre, weird and wonderful creatures.

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Red Flag Blue Flag––Reading ReadingLevel Level8+ 10+

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Skimming Ed. Robert Dunbar Contemporary stories from Ireland’s foremost children’s authors, including Eoin Colfer, Carlo Gébler, Siobhán Parkinson and Gerard Whelan.

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GERARD WHELAN Gerard Whelan was born in Enniscorthy, County Wexford, and has lived and worked in several European countries. His first two books were both award-winners. FREE teaching guides to all Gerard Whelan’s books online

The Guns of Easter Jimmy Conway’s father is in the British Army in the Great War; his uncle is with the rebels of the 1916 Rising in Dublin, fighting for Irish independence.

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Dream Invader Saskia’s uncle and aunt are worried about her little cousin Simon, who is having terrible dreams. Something strange is going on. What can Saskia do? Bisto Book of the Year Award 176 pages €6.34 pb/ISBN 978-0-86278-516-1 Rights available W Rights sold SL

White Ravens Selection 1998 192 pages/B&W €11.41 hb/ISBN 978-0-86278-518-5 Rights available W AWARD-WINNER

War Children A compelling and powerful collection of stories set in Ireland during the War of Independence. ‘Examples of narrative at its most absorbing’ Robert Dunbar, The Irish Times Bisto Merit Award 192 pages €7.95 pb/ISBN 978-0-86278-776-9 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-408-6 Rights available W

A Winter of Spies Sarah Conway cannot figure out who is telling the truth and who is lying. Dublin in 1920 is a dangerous world of spies and informants. The rebel leader Michael Collins seems to be in charge, but who exactly is on his side? 192 pages €7.95 pb/ISBN 978-0-86278-566-6 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-407-9 Rights available W

Out of Nowhere Stephen wakes up in a place he has never seen before, being cared for by people he does not know. All traces of the outside world have vanished. What has happened? 240 pages €6.34 pb/ISBN 978-0-86278-637-3 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-488-8 Rights available W Rights sold RU

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Enchanted Journeys Fifty Years of Irish Writing for Children Ed. Robert Dunbar Illus. Aileen Johnston The very best of recent Irish writing for children, selected by an expert in children’s literature.

Blue Flag – Reading Level 10+

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Bisto Merit Award Shortlisted for Best First Novel, Locus FREE Teaching Guide online 240 pages €7.95 pb/ISBN 978-0-86278-833-9 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-395-9 Rights available W/Rights sold G • US/CAN

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Kim Hood has degrees in psychology, h istory and education. This is her first novel and she has drawn from her experience working in the fields of disability and mental health in writing it.

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Anna Carey is a freelance journalist from Drumcondra in Dublin who has written for the Irish Times, Irish Independent and many other publications. Anna joined her first band when she was fifteen and went on to sing and play with several bands over the next fifteen years. Her last band, El Diablo, released two albums and toured all over the country. The Real Rebecca Rebecca’s mum writes books for adults, but when she writes a novel for teens, everyone thinks it’s based on her daughter! Rebecca is horrified and vows to prove that she is different. But how will she show the world the real Rebecca?

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Finding A Voice Jo’s got used to keeping her head down and getting on with things. Between looking after her mother and avoiding the mean kids at school, she’s never had much time to think about what she wants – and it wouldn’t occur to her to ask for help. When she meets Christopher she wants to help make his life better and will go to dramatic lengths to do so. But she finds out that friendship is a two-way street … A moving and compelling story of friendship against the odds.

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Rebecca Rocks ‘So funny … gold star!’ Marian Keyes Could this be the best summer ever for Rebecca? With no school for three months and Hey Dollface in a cool music camp! But the ‘mean’ boys in the Crack Parrots band look like trouble. And as for romance, well it’s complicated ... 256 pages €7.99 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-564-9 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-621-9 Rights available W

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Rebecca is Always Right Rebecca isn’t looking forward to school after a summer full of music and excitement. Throw in a dad who is trying to take over the amateur musical, a mum who keeps reminding her that it’s a big exam year, and an English teacher who has decided to become a novelist, and it’s another eventful term for Rebecca. 304 pages €7.99 pb/ISBN 9781847175656 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-713-1 Rights available W

Ian S work Thes Rebecca’s Rules Rebecca Rafferty back and life is not quite working out … Follow the trials and tribulations of Rebecca as she navigates her way through friendship, school, boyfriends and life in general. Can she get a handle on it all and take on a role in the school musical as well? 288 pages €7.99 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-344-7 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-536-6 Rights available W Rights sold SE

‘I laughed and squirmed my way through The Real Rebecca, the sparkling and spookily accurate diary of a Dublin teenager. It’s stonkingly good and I haven’t laughed so much since reading Louise Rennison. Teenage girls (and grown-up teens) will love Rebecca to bits!’ Sarah Webb, author of the Ask Amy Green books ‘Carey’s teen voice is spot-on ... will delight any Louise Rennison fan.’ Irish Independent

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Million Dollar Gift Ross Bentley has a gift – he can move things with his mind. When he enters a contest to win a million dollars if he can prove he has supernatural powers he finds himself drawn ever deeper into a world of corruption and peril. His gift puts him in danger from powerful foes, but also introduces him to people and talents he can hardly believe exist … 416 pages €7.99 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-307-2 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-527-4 Rights available W; Rights sold BU

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The Secret Gift The thrilling conclusion to the Ross Bentley trilogy. Ross has spent the past twelve months in hiding in the west coast of Ireland. He has turned his back on the Guild and his gifts. In trying to escape his past and the dangers brought with his gifts, Ross has spiralled into a world of anxiety and depression and, with Cathy leaving for Paris, Ross is completely alone. Suddenly an unexpected visitor arrives. Hunter has come to call in his favour. Through loneliness and a sense of debt, Ross agrees to join Hunter for one day only. What first appears to be a simple task becomes so much more. Ross is dragged back into the world of the gifted where a supernatural war is about to break loose. Ross must choose which side to fight on. Will he turn his back on the Guild forever? Or will he fight to save the Guild members who have kept so much from him? 368 pages €7.99 pb/ISBN 9781847176479 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-710-0 Rights available W

The Hidden Gift Ross Bentley is back! The search for a missing child, and the dangers it uncovers, take him to the darkest place he’s ever been. He must face danger and grief and learn to harness his powers to face down his greatest nemesis yet … 464 pages €7.99 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-308-9 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-573-1 Rights available W

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NATASHA MAC A’BHÁIRD Missing Ellen Ellen and Maggie have been best friends for as long as they can remember – sharing clothes, passions and secrets. But now Ellen’s gone and Maggie’s left alone. Can she get used to missing Ellen?

Green Flag – Reading Level 12+

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Natasha Mac a’Bháird is a freelance writer and editor. Her first children’s book, Olanna’s Big Day, was shortlisted for the Reading Association of Ireland Award 2011. She is a regular book reviewer with Inis – Children’s Books Ireland magazine and Recommended Reads. ‘The best Irish young adult novel this year.’ Robert Dunbar ‘A tense and tender portrayal of friendship and loss. Missing Ellen is beautifully written and completely addictive.’ Laura Jane Cassidy, author of Angel Kiss and Eighteen Kisses

CONOR KOSTICK Epic #WELCOME TO EPIC: PRESS START TO PLAY#. On New Earth, Erik is drawn into the sinister world of Epic. Epic is not just a computer game, it’s a matter of life and death. If you lose, you lose everything; if you win, the world is yours for the taking. FREE Teaching Guide online 320 pages €7.95 pb/ISBN 978-0-86278-877-3 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-419-2 Rights available W Rights sold CZ • DA • G • I • P • PO • RU • SE • T • U • US/ CAN

Conor Kostick lives in Dublin where he teaches at Trinity College and is the author of several books for younger readers. Conor was the recipient of a Special Merit Award at the Reading Association of Ireland Awards in 2009 for his book Move, and for his contribution to science-fiction writing in Ireland.

Saga In the virtual world of Saga, Ghost is a fifteen-yearold anarcho-punk airboarder, with no past and no memories – only a growing realisation of her own extraordinary abilities. But who is she really? Why is she becoming embroiled in a battle with the sinister ruler of Saga – the Dark Queen?

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Edda Edda is a ‘virtual’ world ruled by the electronic intelligence of Lord Scanthax. Penelope is a teenager ensnared in Edda. Can she uncover the truth about her human past and gain her freedom? And are there other humans still ‘out there’? ‘Just as Saga exploded beyond opener Epic, this third volume ratchets up this science-fiction gaming series to a whole new level’ Kirkus Reviews 384 pages €9.99 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-165-8 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-417-8 Rights available W Rights sold PO • T • US/CAN

Move Pushed to his limits by a horrific accident, Liam discovers he has an amazing ability: he can ‘move’ to parallel universes where things always turn out just the way he wants. But every time he moves the fabric of the metaverse begins to tear. And something evil begins to find its way in ... 208 pages €9.99 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-010-1 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-420-8 Rights available W

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In The Claws of the Eagle Book 3: The Louise Trilogy Austria 1939. After the Anschluss, Louise’s portrait is taken from Izaac Abrahams’ family for Hitler’s art collection. Is this to be Louise’s fate? And what is to become of Izaac?

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Dancing in the Dark P.R. Prendergast Since Jessie’s brother James died, things have been difficult. But Jessie can still see James. Can his ghost give her the confidence to show her dance team what she’s got … and help her family on the road towards healing? White Ravens Selection FREE teaching guide online 192 pages €7.99 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-185-6 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-402-4 Rights available W/ ights sold AL • FI • NO• SE • SW

The Heroic Life of Al Capsella Judith Clarke Despite his heroic efforts to be the coolest teenager on the block, Al Capsella faces a crippling pair of obstacles: his mother and father! 160 pages €6.34 pb/ISBN 978-0-86278-310-5 Rights available IR • B (EL only)

Al Capsella and the Watchdogs Judith Clarke Al is now sixteen and faces new challenges – like the gang of prowling mothers who stalk the suburbs, ever alert to his antics and ever determined to quash any signs of fun! 176 pages €5.07 pb/ISBN 978-0-86278-311-2 Rights available IR • B (EL only)

The Cinnamon Tree A Novel set in Africa When Yola Abonda steps on a landmine, her life is changed forever. After treatment in Ireland she returns to Africa determined to fight for her people’s safety. But how can she make a difference? White Ravens Selection 208 pages €7.95 pb/ISBN 978-0-86278-657-1 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-490-1 Rights available W/Rights sold DA • P

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The Chieftain’s Daughter Sam McBratney A novel of tribal conflict and first love. A boy fostered with a remote Irish tribe 1,500 years ago becomes involved in a local feud and with the fate of his beloved Frann, the chieftain’s daughter. Bisto Merit Award 160 pages €6.95 pb/ISBN 978-0-86278-338-9 Rights available W

The Bad Karma Diaries Bridget Hourican Anna and Denise are ‘The Party People’, running birthday parties for local kids, and publicising it on their blog. But they also act as junior Robin Hoods, taking revenge on bullies. But revenge is not always sweet! 240 pages €7.99 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-085-9 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-413-0 Rights available W

Truth Seeker Deborah Lisson When Sigfrid runs away from Denmark to join his father, a Viking king, in Dublin, little does he know what lies in store for him. An unflinching, compelling account of the lives of the Viking raiders. 224 pages €6.95 pb/ISBN 978-0-86278-701-1 Rights available W

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The Rainbow Bridge Book 2: The Louise Trilogy 1792: Revolution sweeps through France, and the portrait of Louise becomes embroiled in a tale of political intrigue and Gothic horror.

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Wings over Delft Book 1: The Louise Trilogy Louise Eeden is having her portrait painted and her marriage planned. But behind the scenes tragedy is afoot. Then fate intervenes ... with results that will be felt for centuries to come.

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Into the Grey ‘My name is Patrick Finnerty. I am fifteen and I’m losing my brother. A ghost is stealing him away. I know how crazy that sounds. But my brother, my twin, is going to die; I’m watching him die. No one else can see what’s happening. What can I do? The answers seem to lie within the memory of a dream – between this world and the next. Within The Grey. But I don’t want to go into The Grey. I don’t want to. I’ve seen what it’s like ...’ An intense and chilling tale of supernatural possession, loss and the bond between twin brothers.

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Winner of the CBI Book of the Year Award Winner of the CBI Children’s Choice Award 2012 272 pages €9.99 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-164-1 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-414-7 Rights available W x AU/NZ, all languages x F, RU/Rights sold B/C & EUxIR (EL) • IC

The Moorehawke Trilogy Since its release, The Moorehawke Trilogy has captured the imagination of readers everywhere, and has seen American, British, Australian, German, Russian and Spanish rights to the book sold amid resounding praise from international publishers.

The Crowded Shadows – Book 2 New friends. Old enemies. Who can you trust? Wynter Moorehawke embarks on a perilous journey to find the missing Prince Alberon and restore peace to her troubled homeland. 480 pages €10.99 pb//ISBN 978-1-84717-111-5 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-551-9 Rights available W x AU/NZ, all languages x F, RU Rights sold B • DU • ES • G • PO • SP • T • US/CAN

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When Love Comes to Town Tom Lennon This funny and stunningly original book deals honestly with the emotional crises faced by a gay teenager in present-day Dublin. 192 pages €9.95 pb/ISBN 978-0-86278-361-7 Rights available W Rights sold DA • DU • SP • US/CAN

Friend of my Heart Judith Clarke Daz and her brother William search for true love and their Gran’s lost childhood friend in this wacky and touching story, set in Australia. 160 pages €5.07 pb/ISBN 978-0-86278-432-4 Rights available IR • B • EU (EL only)

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The Poison Throne – Book 1 A Friend. A Father. A Kingdom. Which would you sacrifice? A compelling take of court intrigue, adventure and romance set in a fantasy medieval Europe. Wynter is faced with a terrible choice: stay with her dying father and accept the King’s ruinous plans or join in the search for the rightful heir to the throne. A stunning debut from an incredible writer. 480 pages €8.99 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-170-2 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-550-2 Rights available W x AU/NZ, all languages x F, RU Rights sold B • DU • ES • G • PO • SP • T • US/CAN

The Rebel Prince – Book 3 United Friends. A Divided Kingdom. Who will prevail? Alberon is found, but he plans to protect the Kingdom by the use of the ‘Bloody Machine’ and the recruitment of some dangerous allies, among them the LoupGarous, the wolf-tribe who have blighted her beloved Christopher’s life. In the final battle, who will survive?

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Allison Tatiana Strelkoff When Karin meets Allison, her world is turned upside down. What are these feelings she has for this girl? Why do they make her both excited and uncomfortable? And, most importantly, how will her parents and her brother react? 160 pages €7.61 pb/ISBN 978-0-86278-559-8 Rights available W

The ‘S’ Word: A Boys’ Guide to Sex, Puberty and Growing Up James Roy Growing up can be difficult because so much is changing at once. A frank look at sex, puberty and relationships, with the help of Richard the Wise, that shows that becoming a man doesn’t have to scare the pants off you! 160 pages/cartoons €11.99 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-056-9 Rights available EU(EL)

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Sinéad ag Damhsa Anna Donovan Léaráidí Susan Cooper Is maith le Sinéad an damhsa, go háirithe damhsa Gaelach, ach is fearr léi a stíl iontach féin! “Ní damhsa Gaelach é sin!” a deir an múinteoir! Cad a dhéanfaidh sí le Sinéad? ISBN 978-0-86278-714-1

Cáitín sa Chistin Stephanie Dagg Léaráidí Stephen Hall ‘Ná bain don cáca sin!’ arsa Mam le Cáitín. Ach bhí sé go hálainn! Bhlais Cáitín píosa beag den reoán: go dtí nach raibh fágtha ach cáca lom.

Daifní Dineasár Áine Ní Ghlinn Léaráidí Michael Connor Is breá le Niall agus Conall cleasanna a imirt – go háirithe ar Mhamaí! Ach ansin thugann Daifní Dineasár cuairt orthu ...

Sailí na Spotaí Anne Marie Herron Léaráidí Stephen Hall Is breá le Sailí spotaí - ar a cuid éadaigh, ar a cuid bréagán, ar gach rud! Ní éireoidh sí tuirseach de spotaí go deo – nó an éireoidh?

Fiacla Mhamó Brianóg Brady Dawson Léaráidí Michael Connor Cá bhfuil fiacla Mhamó? Tá siad i mála scoile Danny! Tá Danny i dtrioblóid arís.

Bróga Thomáis Úna Leavy Léaráidí Margaret Suggs Ní maith le Tomás bróga. Is maith leis a bharraicíní beaga. Cad a dhéanfaidh Mamaí agus Daidí?

Moncaí Dána Áine Ní Ghlinn Léaráidí Aileen Caffrey Is moncaí dána é Colm. Bíonn cóisir an-aisteach aige. Agus féach cad a tharlaíonn do Cholm agus dá chairde!

Drochlá Gruaige Catherine Doolin Léaráidí Maeve Kelly Nuair a thosaíonn Liam ag amaidí lena chuid gruaige bíonn drochthoradh air!

An tUan Beag Dubh Elizabeth Shaw Sa scéal beag álainn seo feicimid réiteach ait ar easaontas idir na hainmhithe.

Lámhainní Glasa Áine Ní Ghlinn Léaráidí Martin Fagan ‘Seanlámhainní glasa! Domsa?’ Tá andíomá ar Dheirdre. Ach taitníonn siad go mór le Fionnán. Agus … cogar … ta rún ag baint leis na lámhainní céanna!

Mo Mhadra Beoga Patrick Deeley Léaráidí Martin Fagan Ba bhreá le Jenny madra dá cuid féin. Ach is trioblóid an madra seo! Bíonn sé ag tochailt sa ghairdín i gcónaí! Bíonn sé i dtrioblóid i ‘Scoil na Madraí’! Cad a dhéanfaidh Jenny?

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An Buachaill Bó Gillian Perdue Léaráidí Michael Connor Is brea le Conor a chulaith Buachalla Bó. ‘Yee Haw’ a deir sé. ‘Lámha in airde’. Is í culaith Conor an rud is fearr ar domhan. Ach an mbeidh sé ábalta í a chaitheamh ar scoil?

An Rún Mór Caitríona Ní Mhurchú Léaráidí Tatyana Feeney Is breá le Mailí cait. Tá pictiúir de chait ar gach balla ina seomra codlata aici. Ach ní féidir léi a cat féin a fháil – mar go mbeadh a clann go léir tinn! Tá anbhrón ar Mhailí. Ach tá plean aici …

Cá Bhfuil Murchú? Anna Donovan Léaráidí Tatyana Feeney Is cairde maithe iad Ruairí agus Murchú. Ach lá amháin ní raibh Ruairí ábalta Murchú a fháil in áit ar bith. Chuardaigh Mamaí agus Daidí agus Ruairí gach áit. Ach ansin fuair siad glaoch teileafóin: an bhfuil Murchú faighte?

Scuab Fiacal Danny Brianóg Brady Dawson Léaráidí Michael Connor Is fuath le Danny de Brún a chuid fiacla a ghlanadh. Cad a dhéanfaidh Danny, mar sin, nuair a thugann Mamó scuab fiacal nua, bhuí dó?

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Páidí Péintéir Dairíne Ní Dhonnchú Léaráidí Brónagh O’Hanlon Tá Páidí ag péinteáil pictiúir. Ach cad atá sa phictiúr? Rud an-aisteach ar fad! 12 leathanach/lándaite €4.95 pb ISBN 978-0-86278-791-2 Cearta ar fáil W

Beirt chailíní agus beirt bhuachaillí, ceathrar a bhfuil misneach, fuinneamh agus samhlaíocht acu, sin iad na B leachtairí duit. Níl aon rud is mó a thaitníonn leo ná cás deacair a réiteach! Gabriel Rosenstock Léaráidí Alan Nolan

An Dochtúir Dan Dairíne Ní Dhonnchú Léaráidí Brónagh O’Hanlon ‘Cá bhfuil an phian?’ arsa Dochtúir Dan. ‘Sa cheann?’ ‘Sa bholg?’ Ach, féach! Tá an phian imithe! 12 leathanach/lándaite €4.95 pb ISBN 978-0-86278-792-9 Cearta ar fáil W

Gabriel Rosenstock: file, fear haiku, úrscéalaí, drámadóir, gearrscéalaí, údar-aistritheoir breis is 160 leabhar, an chuid is mó acu sa Ghaeilge. I measc na ngradam a bronnadh air tá an bonn Tamgha-i-Khidmat ó Rialtas na Pacastáine. Is ball d’Aosdána é.

Taibhse Tá torann aisteach aerach le cloisteáil i dteach duine de na bleachtairí. Cad atá ann in aon chor? An den saol seo nó den saol eile é? Pé rud é féin, ní ghlacfaidh na bleachtairí sos ar bith go dtí go réiteoidh siad an cás!

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Zombaí An bhfuil a leithéid de rud ann agus zombaí? Tá, dar le Tomáisín. Ní hamháin sin, ach bíonn boladh ar leith ón zombaí. An é sin an boladh lofa atá ina theach féin? Cás eile le réiteach! 48 leathanach/B&W €7.99 hb/ISBN 978-1-84717-317-1 Cearta ar fáil W

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Glac Sos! Uimhir a hAon Deirdre agus an Fear Bréige agus Sinéad ag Damhsa. Éist leis na scéalta – bainfidh gach dalta (agus gach múinteoir!) taitneamh as na fuaimeanna éagsúla, agus as an gceol, ar an gcaiséad seo. ISBN 978-0-86278-903-9 €7.99 Audio tape Cearta ar fáil W

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‘Hé!’ arsa Dann y. ‘Cad é an bolad h sin?’ Bhí sí an-fhliuch agus salach.

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Éasca Péasca Áine Ní Ghlinn Léiráidí Siobhán Griffin Tá Niamh agus Aonghus ró-mhór le feighlí a bheith acu. Nó sin a cheapann siadsan. Ach tá tuairimí eile ag an au pair nua ... agus cleasanna nua aici freisin!

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Hide & Speak Irish Catherine Bruzzone Léaráidí Susan Martineau Hide and Speak goes further than most picture word books. It offers an effective and simple way to learn over 130 key Irish words following the tried-and-tested method of ‘look, cover and speak’. The book is organised into 15 popular themes including farm, school, family, colours and food. An enjoyable and practical way to learn the first essential words in Irish!

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A GUIDE TO READING LEVELS Using O’Brien flags to select books for your classroom Northern Ireland and Scotland

England and Wales

Black flag Picture books

Usable throughout the school (but especially Junior Infants)

Usable throughout the school (but especially Year 1 [P1])

Usable throughout the school (but especially Reception)

Orange flag Reading level 4+

Senior Infants (also First Class)

Year 1 [P1]. Key Stage 1

Reception

Purple flag Reading level 5+

First Class (also Senior Infants, Second Class)

Year 2 [P2]. Key Stage 1

Year 1. Key Stage 1

Yellow flag Reading level 6+

Second Class (also First Class, Third Class)

Year 3 [P3]. Key Stage 1

Year 2. Key Stage 1

Red flag Reading level 8+

Third Class, Fourth Class

Year 4, Year 5 [P4, P5]. Key Stage 1 & Key Stage 2

Year 3, Year 4. Key Stage 1 & Key Stage 2

Blue flag Reading level 10+

Fifth Class, Sixth Class

Year 6, Year 7 [P6, P7]. Key Stage 2

Year 5, Year 6. Key Stage 2

Green Flag Reading level 12+

First Year, Second Year (second-level schools)

Year 8, Year 9, Year 10 (secondary school). Key Stage 3

Year 7, Year 8, Year 9 (secondary school). Key Stage 3

Young Adult

Older and more confident readers

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