Obpkidscatalogue2017

Children’s catalogue

2017-2018

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CONTENTS A Guide to Reading Levels page C4 New books C5 O’Brien Press Online! C12 Picture Books C13 Information Books C16 Panda Cubs C16 Joke Books C16 Art and Craft Books C16 Panda Series C17 Panda Legends C19 Yellow Flag Books C20 Glenmore Valley Series C21 Flyers Series C22 Bridges C23 Red Flag Books C24 Graphic Novels C25 Blue Flag Fiction C26 Green Flag Fiction C38 Leabhair Ghaeilge C42 O’Brien for Schools C44 Where an eBook ISBN is listed, the title is available from www.obrien.ie and the world’s leading eBook stores. See page A40.

How to order A41 Trade Distribution List A42 Rights Agents A43

AUTHOR INDEX Aggs, Patrice C18 Agnew, Sheila C28 Allison, James C24 Arrigan, Mary C28 Barrett, Philip C13 Bermingham, Ann C22 Blackwood, Gary C32 Boland, Gerry C21 Bowie, Sarah C13 Brady Dawson, Brianóg C7, C17-C19, C42 Broderick, Marian C22 Bruzzone, Catherine C43 Burlington, Marie C18, C19, C22 Byrne, Bob C22 Carey, Anna C27, C39 Carroll, Mary C16 Cashman, Seamus C15 Colfer, Eoin C22, C28 Colton, Nicola C13 Conlon-McKenna, Marita C29 Curtin, Judi C9, C26, C27 Dagg, Stephanie C17, C18, C22, C42 Deeley, Patrick C18, C19, C42 Donovan, Anna C17, C19, C42 Doody, Noreen C13 Doolan, Catherine C18, C42 Dunbar, Robert C36 Feeney, Tatyana C6 Fitzgerald, Nita C15 Fitzpatrick, Tom C16 Flegg, Aubrey C32, C39 Gallagher, Brian C10, C30 Gogarty, Brian C14 Griffin, Matt C11, C33 Grogan, Jerry C16 Halligan, Jim C24 Hannigan, Dave C31 Hayes-McCoy, Felicity C19

Healy, Shay C16 Hood, Kim C38 Judge, Chris C14 Kiely, Kevin C36 Kiernan, Celine C11, C41 Kissane, Dan C25 Kostick, Conor C40 Leavy, Una C14, C17, C18, C42 Lennon, Tom C40 Llywelyn, Morgan C32 Long, Katie C16 Long, Ruth Frances C41 Lyons, Fergus C17-C19 Mac a’Bháird, Natasha C7, C9, C15, C23, C27, C38 Mac Uistin, Liam C36 Magee, Wes C22 Maguire, Gregory C35 Mansfield, Creina C18 Marie Herron, Anne C17, C18, C42 Massey, Eithne C7, C14, C23, C33, C36 May, Judy C37 McBratney, Sam C21, C40 McCaughren, Tom C36 McGann, Erika C8, C30 McGann, Oisín C8, C19, C22-C24, C33 McHale, Conor C15, C22 McQuinn, Anna C21 Meaney, Roisin C27, C37 Michael, Jan C35 Moller, Linda C24 Moore, Tomm C36 Murphy, Frank C22, C24, C35 Ní Dhonnchú, Dairíne C43 Ní Ghlinn, Áine C42-C43 Ní Mhurchú, Caitríona C42 Nolan, Alan C10, C25, C35 Ó Siochfhrada, Pádraig C36 O’Brien, Brendan C16

O’Brien, Joe C20, C31, C35 O’Connor, Finbar C24 O’Donovan, Marita C6 O’Neill, Karl C21 O’Leary, Seán C C16 Parkinson, Siobhán C21, C25, C34 Perdue, Gillian C18, C19, C24, C42 Pierce, Nicola C34 Potter, Maureen C25 Prendergast, P.R. C38 Prendergast, Peter C23 Ranson, Claire C13 Rosenstock, Gabriel C43 Roy, James C38 Shaw, Elizabeth C17, C42 Siggins, Gerard C11, C31 Sirr, Peter C35 Snell, Gordon C17, C19, C24 Somers, Ian C40 Stewart, Maddie C16 Swift, Jonathan C14 Tarrant, Margaret C15 Taylor, Marilyn C35 Trevor, William C25 Walsh, Stephen C6 Webb, Mary C14 Webb, Sarah C5, C13, C19 Weir, Liz C21, C25 Wells, Grace C24 Whelan, Gerard C37 White, Maureen C38 Wickham, Mark C14 Wilde, Oscar C15 Wyley, Enda C16, C23, C35 Yeats, WB C13 Zag C15 Zig C15

All ISBNs listed in this catalogue are ISBN-13 The O’Brien Press Ltd 12 Terenure Road East Dublin 6, D06 HD27, Ireland Tel: +353 1 4923333 Fax: +353 1 4922777 E-mail: books@obrien.ie Website: www.obrien.ie

The front cover image is from A Sailor Went to Sea, Sea, Sea

by Sarah Webb, illus. Steve MacCarthy See page C5

TITLE INDEX 17 Martin Street C35 Across the Divide C30 Adam’s Starling C24 Adventures of Shamrock Sean, The C14 Alfie Green and a Sink Full of Frogs C20 Alfie Green and the Bee Bottle Gang C20 Alfie Green and the Chocolate Cosmos C20 Alfie Green and the Conker King C20 Alfie Green and the FlyTrapper C20 Alfie Green and the Magical Gift C20 Alfie Green and the Monkey Puzzler C20 Alfie Green and the Snowdrop Queen C20 Alfie Green and the Supersonic Subway C20 Alice & Megan’s Cookbook C27 Alice Again C26 Alice and Megan Forever C26 Alice in the Middle C26 Alice Next Door C26 Alice to the Rescue C26 All About Gaelic Football C16 Amelia C34 Amy’s Wonderful Nest C17 Ancient Ireland Colouring Book C15 And The Blood Flowed Green C25 Animals Don’t Have Ghosts C25 Anna’s Secret Granny C22 Arrivals C30 Art and Craft Adventures 1 & 2 C16 Art and Craft Explorer Collection 2 C16 Author Events C10 Baby Giant, The C19 Bad Hair Day C18 Barry’s New Bed C18 Beastly Jokes C16 Behind the Walls C34 Benny and Babe C28 Benny and Omar C28 Best-Loved Irish Legends C14 Beyond the Cherry Tree C35 Big Break Detectives Casebook, The C25 Big Brother, The C18 Big Fight, The C22 Black Wreath C35 Blood Brother, Swan Sister C33 Blue Horse, The C29 Blue Lavender Girl C37 Blue, Where are You? C22 Bonjour Alice C26 Boo and Bear C16 Boom Chicka Boom C25 Brendan and the Blarney Stone C6 Brian and the Giant C14 Brian and the Vikings C14 Brian Boru C32 Bróga Thomáis C42 Broken Spell, The C30 Buachaill Bó, An C42

Busy Fingers C16 Butterfly Shell, The C38 Cá Bhfuil Murchú? C42 Cage of Roots, A C33 Cáitín sa Chistin C42 Cave of Secrets C32 Central Park Showdown C28 Charlie Harte and his TwoWheeled Tiger C24 Chieftain’s Daughter, The C40 Cinnamon Tree, The C39 City of Fate C34 Cliffs of Moher and The Burren C15 Clubhouse Mystery, The C8 Colm’s Lambs C21 Conor’s Canvas C19 Conor’s Caveman C35 Conor’s Concert C18 Conor’s Cowboy Suit C18 Copper Girl C37 Corazón de Irlanda, sus más bellas leyendas C7 Crack in Everything, A C41 Crowded Shadows, The C41 Daifní Dineasár C42 Dancing in the Dark C38 Danny and Baby Do It All C18 Danny Brown and the Monster Toothbrush C7 Danny Brown and the Talking Teeth C7 Danny’s Crazy Christmas C19 Danny’s Pesky Pet C18 Danny’s Sick Trick C18 Darkness at the End, A C41 Death by Chocolate C25 Deirdre agus an Fear Bréige C42 Demon from the Deep End C24 Demon Notebook, The C30 Destination: Homicide C25 Diabolic Downloads C24 Diamond Star Girl C37 Dochtúir Dan, An C43 Don’t Ask Alice C26 Don’t Even Think About It C37 Don’t Open that Box! C22 Dream Invader C37 Dreaming Tree, The C23 Drochlá Gruaige C42 Dublin C7 Dublin Fairytale, A C13 Ducks in Trouble C18 Éasca Péasca C43 Edda C40 Ed’s Bed C22 Ed’s Funny Feet C22 Emma the Penguin C19 Enchanted Journeys C36 Epic C40 Eva and the Hidden Diary C27 Eva’s Holiday C27 Eva’s Journey C27 Evil Hairdo, The C24 Faoin Sceach Gheal C29 Faraway Home C35 Féile Fever C31 Fiacla Mhamó C42 Fields of Home C29 Finding A Voice C38 Finn’s Thumb C19

Fintan’s Fifteen C35 Fireman Sinead! C17 Fishbum and Splat C22 Fridge in a Denim Jacket!, The C15 Friend or Foe? C30 Fugitives! C32 Garden for Tom, A C17 Girl Called Blue, A C29 Glac Sos! Uimhir a hAon C43 Gods and their Machines, The C33 Going Potty C22 Granny Makes a Mess! C17 Granny’s Secret C18 Great Pig Escape, The C24 Gulliver C14 Guns of Easter, The C37 Hal’s Sleepover C16 Hannah in the Spotlight C27 Harvest Tide Project, The C33 Hazel Wood Girl C37 Helpful Hannah C18 Here, There & Everywhere C21 Hidden Gift, The C40 Hide & Speak Irish C43 Hollow in the Hills, A C41 Horse Called El Dorado, A C36 I Won’t Go To China C23 Ice Dreams C24 In Deep Dark Wood C29 In The Claws of the Eagle C39 Into the Grey C11 Irish Legends C14 It’s Great Being Little C15 Jigsaw Stew C22 Jimeen C36 Jimmy’s Leprechaun Trap C25 Juliet’s Story C25 Kate C34 Katie’s Cake C17 Katie’s Caterpillars C17 Katie’s War C32 Kicking On C31 Kings of the Boyne C34 Lámhainní Glasa C42 Leave it to Eva C27 Legends’ Lair C31 Leprechaun Who Wished He Wasn’t, The C21 Let’s See Ireland! C13 Lighthouse Joey C19 Little Black Sheep, The C17 Little Croker C31 Little Witch Who Can’t Spell, The C22 Lockie and Dadge C35 Lost Fairy, The C22 Lough Neagh Monster, The C21 Mad Grandad and the Flying Saucer C23 Mad Grandad and the Kleptoes C22 Mad Grandad and the Mutant River C8 Mad Grandad and the Robot Garden C23 Mad Grandad and the Wicked Pictures C8 Mad Grandad’s Doppelganger C22 Magical Celtic Tales C14

Making Millions C8 Making of Mollie, The C27 Marco Master of Disguise C21 Marco Moonwalker C21 Marco Moves In C21 Marooned in Manhattan C28 Midnight Carnival, The C30 Million Dollar Gift C40 Milo and One Dead Angry Druid C28 Milo and the Pirate Sisters C28 Milo and The Raging Chieftains C28 Missing Ellen C38 Missing Sisters C35 Mo Mhadra Beoga C42 Moncaí Dána C42 Moon King, The C34 Moon Spun Round, The C13 More Beastly Jokes C16 Most Beautiful Letter in the World, The C21 Move C40 Muckeen and the Big Freeze C19 Muckeen and the UFO C18 Muckeen the Pig C17 My Book of Kells Colouring Book C15 My Dog Lively C18 My Ireland Counting Book C15 No Goodbye C29 No Peace for Amelia C34 No Shoes for Tom! C17 Nursery Rhymes C15 O’Brien Book of Irish Fairy Tales & Legends, The C14 Olanna’s Big Day C23 Only Eva C27 Oscar Wilde: Stories for Children C15 Pageboy Danny C19 Páidí Péintéir C43 Pawns C10 Pirate Queen C32 Plain Jane C38 Poison Factory, The C24 Poison Throne, The C41 Rainbow Bridge, The C39 Real Rebecca, The C39 Rebecca is Always Right C39 Rebecca Rocks C39 Rebecca’s Rules C39 Rebel Prince, The C41 Resonance C41 Ribbit Ribbit! C17 Riddle, The C19 Robots Don’t Cry C22 Rock Boy, The C35 Romanian Builder, The C23 Rosette For Maeve?, A C21 Rugby Flyer C31 Rugby Rebel C31 Rugby Runner C11 Rugby Spirit C31 Rugby Warrior C31 Run for the Hills C36 Rún Mór, An C42 Run with the Wind C36 Safe Harbour C29 Saga C40 Sailí na Spotaí C42

Sailor Went to Sea, Sea, Sea, A C5 Sally Go Round the Stars C13 Sam Hannigan’s Woof Week C10 Scuab Fiacal Danny C42 Secret Gift, The C40 Secret of Kells, The C36 Secrets and Shadows C30 See If I Care C27 Shakespeare Stealer, The C32 Shakespeare’s Scribe C32 Shoestring Soup C19 Silver Notebook, The C35 Silver Stag of Bunratty, The C33 Sinéad ag Damhsa C42 Sinead the Dancer C17 Sisters ... no way! C34 Six Million Ways to Die C25 Skimming C36 Snip Snip! C18 Snobby Cat C19 Socks for Mr Wolf C6 Something Beginning with P C15 SOS Lusitania C36 Spiral Path, The C11 Spirit of the Titanic C34 Spotty Sally C18 Stand By Me C9 Star Dancer C32 Starring Meg C9 Storm Weaver C33 Stormclouds C30 Story of Ireland, The C16 Strawberry Squirt C18 Strongbow C32 Supermarket Ghost, The C24 ‘S’ Word, The C38 Taibhse C43 Táin, The C36 Taking Sides C30 Thar an Trasnán C43 Tiger Boots C31 Time After Time C9, C26 Tina and the Tooth Fairy C19 Tommy The Theatre Cat C25 Trouble for Tuffy C22 tUan Beag Dubh, An C42 Under Fragile Stone C33 Under the Hawthorn Tree C29 Vinnie Goes to Vegas C6 Viva Alice! C26 War Children C37 Watching Wood, The C30 When Love Comes to Town C40 Where the Stones Sing C33 Where’s Larry This Time? C13 Where’s Larry? C13 Where’s Murphy? C19 Wild Atlantic Way, The C15 Wildflower Girl C29 Wings over Delft C39 Winter of Spies, A C37 Wish List, The C28 Witch in the Woods, The C24 Wolfgran C24 Young Rebels, The C32 Zombaí C43

A Note from the Managing Director

There are so many great new books on our list this year; seeing them all together in a catalogue always brings out a smile! For younger readers, we have Sarah Webb and Steve McCarthy’s beautiful book of rhymes, A Sailor Went to Sea, Sea, Sea, and new picture books from Tatyana Feeney and Stephen Walsh.

Danny Brown is now available in full colour, while McGann siblings bring both Mad Grandad and a terrific new series about Cass and the Bubble Street Gang. For older readers, let Judi Curtin bring you back to the swinging ’sixties with Stand by Me, while Natasha Mac a’Bháird, Gerard Siggins and Matt Griffin also add titles to their popular series. We have Alan Nolan’s delightfully lunatic Sam Hannigan’s Woof Week, while Brian Gallagher’s Pawns is grounded in the history of Ireland’s War of Independence. Round it out with the new edition of the awardwinning Into the Grey, and the only question is which book to read first!

RIGHTS AVAILABLE AND SOLD Indicated under each entry as follows: W = world rights, all languages, all territories AL = Albanian AR = Arabic Arm = Armenian AU/NZ = Australia, New Zealand B = Britain (exc. NI) BA = Bahasa B/C = Britain and Commonwealth BU = Bulgarian CAN = Canada CA = Catalan

CH = Chinese CR = Croatian CZ = Czech DA = Danish DU = Dutch EL = English language only ES = Estonian EU = European Union F = French F/C = French (Canada only) FI = Finnish G = German GR = Greek H = Hungarian HE = Hebrew

IL = Irish language I = Italian IN = India (EL) J = Japanese IC = Icelandic KO = Korean LA = Latvian LI = Lithuanian NO = Norwegian P = Portuguese PO = Polish RO = Romanian RU = Russian SA = South Africa (EL) SC = Scots Gaelic

SE = Serbian SL = Slovene Slo = Slovak SP = Spanish SW = Swedish T = Turkish TH = Thai U = Ukrainian US = United States WE = Welsh IR = rights for Ireland only, including Northern Ireland

A GUIDE TO READING LEVELS Using O’Brien flags to select books for your home or classroom Republic of Ireland

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

Older and more confident readers

Older and more confident readers

This is a general guide to reading levels. It will help you to choose suitable books for children and their abilities.

As children start school at different ages under the various educational systems listed here, and also begin formal reading at different stages, this suggested guide to suitability for various ages differs for each system.

NEW BOOKS FOR CHILDREN PICTURE BOOKS Existing titles pages C14-C16

A Sailor Went to Sea, Sea, Sea Favourite Rhymes from an Irish Childhood Sarah Webb Illus. Steve McCarthy Owls and pussycats, cockles and mussels, golden stockings, wiggly worms and rattlin’ bogs – they’re all here, and more.

A beautifully illustrated collection of nursery rhymes to treasure, and songs, poems and rhymes to share.

Enjoy Irish favourites like ‘Brian O’Linn’ and ‘I’ll Tell Me Ma’, classics such as ‘My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean’ and ‘Monday’s Child’, silly rhymes that every child will love like ‘Beans’, ‘Pardon Me’ and ‘On Top of Spaghetti’, as well as magical verses for children written by Oscar Wilde, Alice Taylor, Julie O’Callaghan, James Joyce and others.

Another wonderful collection of rhymes to delight any child, from the author and illustrator of Sally Go Round the Stars.

64 pages €16.99 hb/ISBN 978-1-84717-794-0 Rights available W

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NEW BOOKS FOR CHILDREN Socks for Mr Wolf A Woolly Adventure Around Ireland Tatyana Feeney Mr Wolf loves looking good. Mr Wolf loves to dance. But more than anything in the world, Mr Wolf loves his beautiful socks.

Until one day, a hole appears in one! WHAT can he do? Follow Mr Wolf on a woolly adventure around Ireland as he tries to save his socks!

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Brendan and the Blarney Stone When Brendan the leprechaun plays the tin whistle, the sound is sweeter than the sweetest songbird. But if only he could speak as well as he plays! His words spill out in a terrible jumble – he goes to the shop to buy peas and accidentally comes home with cheese!

Could a visit to the famous Blarney Stone solve his problems?

However, Brendan had a problem: the moment he opened his mouth to speak, everything went wrong. His words came out in a TERRIBLE jumble and he always said the wrong thing.

This caused Brendan a lot of bother. If he went to buy cheese, he might come home with peas. And once when he went to buy a hat, he came home with a cat. (Fortunately the cat became a beloved pet to Brendan.)

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Vinnie Goes to Vegas Vinnie the leprechaun makes gleaming buckles for leprechaun shoes and shiny buttons for leprechaun jackets. He loves his job, and he has a happy life and many friends – but, oh, how Vinnie longs to be rich! When Vinnie finds a lucky horse shoe, he decides to head to Vegas, but he soon finds out that being rich comes at a price!

ISBN 978-1-84717-724-7

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NEW BOOKS FOR CHILDREN Dublin My Ireland Activity Book Natasha Mac a’Bháird Illus. Alan Nolan A bright and fun-filled activity book set in Dublin.

Puzzles, games, colouring, stories and tons of interesting facts.

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Corazón de Irlanda, sus más bellas leyendas Eithne Massey Illus. Lisa Jackson Now available in Spanish, this stunning illustrated collection of Irish legends includes: The Salmon of Knowledge, How Cú Chulainn Got His Name, The Children of Lir, The King with Donkey’s Ears, Fionn and the Giant, The White Wolfhound, and Oisín.

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PURPLE FLAG FICTION Existing titles pages C17-C19

Brianóg Brady Dawson Illus. Michael Connor

Both titles 64 pages/full colour €6.99 pb Rights available W

Danny Brown and the Monster Toothbrush Danny hates brushing his teeth, so when he gets a new toothbrush, he wants to get rid of it! He tries flushing it down the toilet, burying it in the garden and throwing it for Keano, his dog, but it keeps coming back! A fun story about a boy who can’t help getting into trouble.

Danny Brown and the Talking Teeth Danny Brown is always in trouble. Why did he take Granny’s teeth to school?

Just WHAT was he thinking?

Now Mum is cross, teacher is cross, and Granny is VERY cross. But Danny was only having fun, wasn’t he?

ISBN 978-1-84717-879-4 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-955-5

ISBN 978-1-84717-880-0 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-954-8

See pages C17-C19 for more Danny Brown stories See page C42 for Danny Brown stories in Irish

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NEW BOOKS FOR CHILDREN YELLOW FLAG FICTION Existing titles pages C20-C23

Mad Grandad and the Mutant River Oisín McGann Lenny goes fishing with his grandad, and he is amazed when they drag up a mermaid in her car! But then they find there is much, much worse waiting for them in the deep and dirty river ...

Mad Grandad and the Wicked Pictures Oisín McGann Grandad and Lenny are trying to paint the livingroom. But Grandad’s paint is very old and it’s gone all strange.

Everything they paint comes alive. And the pictures are evil – and very hungry!

64 pages €6.99 pb ISBN 978-1-84717-960-9 Rights available W

64 pages/€6.99 pb ISBN 978-1-84717-961-6 Rights available W See page C23 for more­ Mad Grandad stories

RED FLAG FICTION Existing titles pages C24-C25

Cass, Lex and Nicholas are the Bubble Street Gang, always on the lookout for mysteries to solve!

A fun new series from Erika McGann. ‘lively and funny … witty and appealing, peopled by characters who jump off the page … Erika McGann’s strong ear for dialogue makes for utterly believable children, and Vince Reid’s expressive and witty illustrations do justice to the sharp and humorous text …’ Inis Magazine

The Clubhouse Mystery Erika McGann Illus. Vince Reid There’s an intruder in the clubhouse! The gang finds the door left open, crumbs on the table and hairs on the floor. Someone has been sneaking in when nobody’s home.

But who?

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160 pages €7.99 pb ISBN 978-1-84717-920-3 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-944-9 Rights available W

Making Millions Erika McGann Illus. Vince Reid The Bubble Street Gang need money and quick, and they have some super-genius ideas on how to make it! But Cass also has a mystery to solve ... Continue the adventure with Cass and the Bubble Street Gang.

160 pages €7.99 pb ISBN 978-1-84717-921-0 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-995-1 Rights available W

NEW BOOKS FOR CHILDREN BLUE FLAG FICTION Existing titles pages C26-C37

Time After Time Judi Curtin Life is complicated enough for Molly and Beth even before they walk through a spooky doorway that leads to – Thursday, 26 July 1984!

The girls can’t believe they are back in a time when the hair is weird and the technology is basic. But when Beth realises that her mum, who died when Beth was little, would be alive in the 1980s, she just HAS to try to find her … Can the girls navigate their way through the strange world of their parents’ youth – and back home again (without using Google maps)?

‘Curtin exudes a wonderful skill for mixing humour and emotion, and it’s hard not to fall in love with this gem’ Sunday World 288 pages €8.99 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-929-6 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-905-0 Rights available W/Rights sold CZ • SE • T

See page C26 for more great books by Judi Curtin

Stand By Me Judi Curtin What if something happened long ago that still makes you sad? Graham is Molly and Beth’s favourite uncle, so they really want to help him fix the past – and since the girls know of a mysterious door that can take them back in time, maybe they can! But how can they find who they’re looking for without apps or social media? And what will the girls make of the 1960s, when the hairstyles are wild, the slang is weird and no one’s heard of ciabatta?

Can they help Graham fix a friendship that was destroyed back in 1960?

The girls soon discover that fun with friends is just the same whatever time you live in, and that real friendship lasts forever – even when you’re apart.

288 pages €12.99 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-964-7 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-994-4 Rights available W

Starring Meg Star Club Book 2 Natasha Mac a’Bháird Summer may be over, but the Star Club is definitely not, and now it’s time to plan their next show! Meg has to get used to a new town and a new school. Luckily her Star Club friends are there to support her. But will other people accept Meg for who she really is? ‘this second Star Club adventure is full of excitement, fun and of course drama. It’s a perfect series for girls, full of friendship, fun and laughter’ Parents in Touch 208 pages €8.99 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-846-6 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-938-8 Rights available W See page C27 for Hannah in the Spotlight, Star Club Book 1

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NEW BOOKS FOR CHILDREN Pawns Ireland’s War of Independence Brian Gallagher Young Johnny Dunne works hard at Balbriggan’s Mill Hotel, but still finds time to enjoy life with his friends Alice and Stella. Though the three come from different backgrounds – Johnny had a harsh childhood in an orphanage, Alice is the daughter of the hotel owner and Stella the daughter of the Commanding Officer at the nearby RAF Gormanston – they’re inseparable, living at the hotel and playing together in the town band.

But with the War of Independence raging, the friends face difficult decisions. Stella is pro-British, Johnny is pro-independence, and Alice is somewhere in between.

Then Johnny’s secret role, spying for the IRA on the British forces, puts him in danger. And Stella and Alice have hard choices to make – choices that threaten their lives …

256 pages €8.99 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-893-0 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-992-0 Rights available W

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Sam Hannigan’s Woof Week Alan Nolan Animal lover and champion Irish dancer Samantha Hannigan is having a truly woof week. She and her best friend Ajay were messing around with the Brain Swap 3000 – one of her grandad’s crackpot inventions – and now Sam is stuck inside the body of Barker, her neighbours’ dog!

How long can they pretend Sam is just dressing up in a dog costume?

Are her chances of winning the big dance competition scuppered? What’s going on behind closed doors at Roger Fitzmaurice’s dog biscuit factory?

And, um, why has Sam suddenly started to chew on slippers and bark at the moon?

144 pages €8.99 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-919-7 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-993-7 Rights available W

See page C35 for more books by Alan Nolan

Author Events Many O’Brien Press children’s authors visit bookshops, schools and libraries to give talks, readings and workshops. For more information on arranging an author or illustrator visit, contact books@obrien.ie.

Poetry Ireland also run the Writers in Schools Scheme, which provides schools with funding for visits from authors registered in their directory. Details at www.poetryireland.ie/education/writers-in-schools.

NEW BOOKS FOR CHILDREN Rugby Runner Ancient Roots, Modern Boots Gerard Siggins Schools rugby star Eoin Madden has never been busier – he’s captain of the Junior Cup team, he’s training with Leinster and hoping to be chosen for the Ireland team for the first-ever Under 16 World Cup. But it’s not all fun and games, as Eoin also has to deal with grumpy friends, teachers piling on the homework – AND a ghost on a mission that goes back to the very origins of the game of rugby. What does the restless spirit need? And can Eoin help him?

208 pages €8.99 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-913-5 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-943-2 Rights available W

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The Spiral Path Book 3 in The Ayla Trilogy Matt Griffin The conclusion of the Ayla trilogy. The battle was won, but the enemy has escaped. Ayla, Sean, Finny and Benvy know their home of Kilnabracka is in serious danger. The town looks untouched, but the friends are being drawn into a trap. Only they can save themselves and the townsfolk. ‘full of magic and mystery, deeply rooted in Irish mythology and legends … an astonishing debut … a dark, deep tale of destiny and loyalty of heroic proportion, a strong recommendation for fantasy readers; this will keep you on the edge of your seat. (I do not recommend this as a bedtime read!) Stunning’ School Librarian Magazine about A Cage of Roots 208 pages €8.99 pb ISBN 978-1-84717-886-2 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-942-5 Rights available W

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Into the Grey Celine Kiernan ‘The scream was awful – a horrible desolate cry ... the child led my unresisting brother up the path and further into the tangled garden. Out of my sight.’ A gripping thriller, featuring possession, war and the creeping terror of The Grey. Fifteen-year-old Patrick is way out of his depth.

352 pages €8.99 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-864-0 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-414-7 Rights available W x AU/NZ, all languages x F, RU Rights sold B/C&EUxIRL (EL) •IC

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Winner, CBI Book of the Year Award 2012 Winner, CBI Children’s Choice Award 2012 Winner, Reading Association of Ireland Award 2013 Shortlisted for the Sakura Medal 2014 American Library Association Best Fiction for Young Adults 2015

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Picture Books Let’s See Ireland!

Sarah Bowie Follow Molly’s journey in this gorgeous picture book that is sure to delight adults and children alike!

Molly, her parents and her cat Mipsy tour Ireland and see all the major sights! Locations include: Dublin Zoo, Christ Church Cathedral, Rock of Cashel, Hook Lighthouse, Wexford, Cork City, Cliffs of Moher, Giant’s Causeway, Belfast, Newgrange.

32 pages/colour €12.99 hb ISBN 978-1-84717-731-5 Rights available W

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They are th e BIGGEST wild animals in Irelan

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A Dublin Fairytale Nicola Colton Once upon a time there was a little girl called Fiona who lived in Dublin. But Dublin is full of colourful characters and creatures from the fairy­ tale realm. Often not seen or heard, they reside in some of Dublin’s most famous locations and landmarks!

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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.

64 pages/colour €14.99 hb/ISBN 978-1-84717-211-2 €9.99 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-675-2 Rights available W

Where’s Larry?

Philip Barrett Larry the Leprechaun is on his travels around Ireland.

He visits all of his 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, G ­ lendalough, Rock of Cashel, Puck Fair, Bunratty Castle.

Where’s Larry This Time?

Philip Barrett Follow Larry the Leprechaun around Ireland, and see if you can find him in Belfast, the Skelligs or Viking Dublin!

But it won’t be easy: he is hiding in the middle of Irish dancers, traditional musicians, climbers, tourists, hurlers and many others.

Locations include: Cobh, The Titanic Quarter (­ Belfast), Ben Bulben, Donegal, Clonmacnoise, W ­ estport House, Hook Head Lighthouse, Kilkenny Castle and many more! Great fun for all the family.

32 pages/colour €9.99 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-745-2 Rights available W

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The Moon Spun Round W. B. Yeats for Children Edited by Noreen Doody Illus. Shona Shirley MacDonald Bringing the spirit and beauty of Yeats’ writing to a whole new young audience!

This sumptuously illustrated book compliments the carefully selected works of WB Yeats: poems, stories, a descriptive prose passage on Sligo, extracts from his letters, an adaptation of his memories of childhood, and an account of his daughter Anne’s memories of childhood.

Including unpublished work, this gorgeous book draws on Yeats’ preoccupation with magic, fairy lore, place, family and childhood. A mystical and magical tone that pervades the collection will enthrall younger readers!

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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 Shamrock Sean the leprechaun is involved! Three exciting stories, vividly illustrated.

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Magical Celtic Tales Una Leavy Illus. Fergal O’Connor From firesides to books, these tales have been passed from generation to generation. Tales from all Celtic lands, including Brittany, the Isle of Man, Scotland and Wales, meet here, skillfully retold by author and poet Una Leavy and brought to life by Fergal O’Connor’s lively illustrations. Giants and dragons, fairies and princesses, all beautifully told for a new generation of children.

96 pages/colour €14.99 hb/ISBN 978-1-84717-546-5 Rights available W/Rights sold WE

Brian and the Giant Chris Judge & Mark Wickham One night, the river beside the village mysteriously runs dry.

Brian and his gang go to discover what’s causing the stoppage ...

32 pages/colour €8.99 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-773-5 Rights available W

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Best-Loved Irish Legends Eithne Massey Illus. Lisa Jackson Beautifully told versions of the favourite legends, with full-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.

64 pages/colour Large edition: €12.99 hb ISBN 978-1-84717-137-5 Mini-editions €4.99 hb English: ISBN 978-1-84717-237-2 French: ISBN 978-1-84717-357-7 German: ISBN 978-1-84717-358-4 Rights available W

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Gulliver Jonathan Swift, retold by Mary Webb, illus. Lauren O’Neill A favourite classic retold for young readers and re-imagined with thrilling illustrations. Waking up on a beach, Gulliver finds he is a prisoner in a land of tiny people …

CBI Merit Award for Illustration 80 pages/colour €14.99 hb/ISBN 978-1-84717-676-9 Rights available W Rights sold I

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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.

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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. The first adventure of Brian Boru, the boy who would grow up to become High King of Ireland.

Shortlisted for Children’s Book of the Year (Junior), Irish Book Awards 2014 32 pages/colour €8.99 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-687-5 Rights available W

Irish Legends Newgrange, Tara & the Boyne Valley Eithne Massey Illustrated by Lisa Jackson Stories inspired by the Boyne Valley from long, long ago, part of an ancient oral tradition, handed down from generation to generation and written down by the Christian monks of medieval Ireland. Stories include: ‘How the Boyne Was Born’, ‘Fionn’s First Adventures’, ‘The Battle of the Hags’, ‘How Aengus Tricked the Dagda’, ‘Art’s Quest Beyond the Seas’ and ‘The Magic Branch’.

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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.

The Wild Atlantic Way My Ireland Activity Book Natasha Mac a’Bháird Illustrated by Alan Nolan Sasha Seal guides the reader through crosswords, matching games, mazes, wordsearches and stories, encouraging young readers to explore what Ireland’s spectacular Atlantic coast has to offer.

24 pages €7.99 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-834-3 Rights available W

80 pages/colour €14.99 hb/ISBN 978-1-84717-589-2 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-746-9 Rights available W

Cliffs of Moher and The Burren My Ireland Activity Book Natasha Mac a’Bháird Illus. Alan Nolan Puzzles, games, colouring and tons of interesting facts about the Cliffs of Moher and the Burren: two of Ireland’s most spectacular destinations.

24 pages/colour €7.99 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-770-4 Rights available W

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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 m ­ ythology.

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.

My Ireland Counting Book Illus. Eoin Ryan One Stone Castle ... Two Irish Wolfhounds ... Add some Hurleys, Thatched Cottages, Tin Whistles, Bodhráns and Irish Dancers (and lots of lively leprechauns) ... a whole lot of counting fun!

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.

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.

The Fridge in a Denim Jacket!

Zig & Zag Zig and Zag’s first ever book. Jokes, stories and general madness for the child in all of us!

32 pages/B&W €6.99 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-629-5 Rights available W

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64 pages/colour €12.99 pb ISBN 978-1-84717-694-3 Rights available IR • B (EL only)

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32 pages/colour €7.99 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-931-9 Rights available W

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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

Oscar Wilde: Stories for Children Oscar Wilde Illus. Charles Robinson Three of Oscar Wilde’s best-loved fairytales – ‘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.

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The Story of Ireland Brendan O’Brien Illus. The Cartoon Saloon Filled with historical images, maps, ‘population trees’ and fun illustrations. A true family book.

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Hal’s Sleepover Maddie Stewart Illus. Greg Massardier Poor Hal! His big brother is going to a sleepover party.

He and Granny decide to have a wonderful sleepover party of their own!

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.

www.obrien.ie Art and Craft Adventures 1 & 2 Mary Carroll & Katie Long

All 48 pages/full colour €5.99 pb Rights available W Rights sold EL (Korea)

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FREE activities online 32 pages/full colour €9.99 pb ISBN 978-0-86278-892-6 Rights available W

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

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?

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

All About Gaelic Football Tom Fitzpatrick & Jerry Grogan

Art and Craft Explorer Collection 2 Mary Carroll & Katie Long 32 pages/colour €6.34 pb ISBN 978-0-86278-614-4 Rights available W

Both 96 pages/black & white €4.99 pb Rights available W Beastly Jokes ISBN 978-0-86278-923-7 More Beastly Jokes ISBN 978-0-86278-924-4

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

Each book 16 pages B&W/€3.95 pb Summer: ISBN 978-0-86278-125-5 Autumn: ISBN 978-0-86278-126-2 Winter: ISBN 978-0-86278-127-9

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Muckeen the Pig Fergus Lyons

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No Shoes for Tom! Una Leavy Illus. Margaret Suggs

Ribbit Ribbit!

Anne Marie Herron Illus. Stephen Hall

Also available in Irish: see page C42 FREE teaching ideas online FREE teaching ideas online ISBN 978-0-86278-527-7 ISBN 978-0-86278-526-0 Rights sold SP

The Little Black Sheep Elizabeth Shaw

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

Special CBI Cover Also available in Irish: see page C42 Competition Winner edition ISBN 978-1-84717-918-0 FREE teaching ideas online ISBN 978-0-86278-463-8 Rights sold CH • DA • G • GR • J • KO • LA • P • SP • SW • T

Sinead the Dancer Anna Donovan Illus. Susan Cooper

Katie’s Caterpillars Stephanie Dagg Illus. Stephen Hall

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A Garden for Tom Una Leavy Illus. Margaret Suggs

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Amy’s Wonderful Nest Gordon Snell Illus. Fergus Lyons

Fireman Sinead!

Anna Donovan Illus. Susan Cooper

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Katie’s Cake Stephanie Dagg Illus. Stephen Hall

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Granny Makes a Mess!

Brianóg Brady Dawson Illus. Michael Connor

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Barry’s New Bed Una Leavy Illus. Moira McNamara

Danny’s Sick Trick Brianóg Brady Dawson Illus. Michael Connor

Spotty Sally Anne Marie Herron Illus. Stephen Hall

Danny and Baby Do It All Brianóg Brady Dawson Illus. Michael Connor

Snip Snip!

Creina Mansfield Illus. Maeve Kelly

My Dog Lively Patrick Deeley Illus. Martin Fagan

Ducks in Trouble Patrice Aggs

Granny’s Secret Brianóg Brady Dawson Illus. Michael Connor

Bad Hair Day Catherine Doolan Illus. Maeve Kelly

Conor’s Cowboy Suit Gillian Perdue Illus. Michael Connor

The Big Brother Stephanie Dagg Illus. Alan Clarke

Danny’s Pesky Pet Brianóg Brady Dawson Illus. Michael Connor

Conor’s Concert Gillian Perdue Illus. Michael Connor

Strawberry Squirt Patrice Aggs

Muckeen and the UFO Fergus Lyons

Helpful Hannah Marie Burlington

FREE teaching ideas online ISBN 978-0-86278-644-1

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FREE activities online Also available in Irish: see page C42 ISBN 978-1-84717-154-2 FREE teaching ideas online ISBN 978-0-86278-723-3

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ISBN 978-0-86278-837-7

Pageboy Danny Brianóg Brady Dawson Illus. Michael Connor

Conor’s Canvas Gillian Perdue Illus. Michael Connor

ISBN 978-1-84717-043-9

Special CBI Cover Competition Winner edition ISBN 978-1-84717-875-6

Danny’s Crazy Christmas Brianóg Brady Dawson Illus. Michael Connor

Emma the Penguin Sarah Webb Illus. Anne O’Hara

Muckeen and the Big Freeze Fergus Lyons

ISBN 978-0-86278-950-3

ISBN 978-1-84717-124-5

ISBN 978-0-86278-601-4

ISBN 978-1-84717-195-5

Snobby Cat Patrick Deeley Illus. Tatyana Feeney

ISBN 978-0-86278-946-6

Lighthouse Joey Marie Burlington

ISBN 978-0-86278-945-9

Where’s Murphy?

Anna Donovan Illus. Tatyana Feeney

Also available in Irish: see page C42 ISBN 978-1-84717-081-1

Purple Flag – Reading Level 5+

ISBN 978-0-86278-871-1

Tina and the Tooth Fairy Gordon Snell Illus. Peter Blodau

Shoestring Soup Fergus Lyons

ISBN 978-1-84717-243-3

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The Riddle Felicity Hayes-McCoy Illus. Randall Stephen Hall ISBN 978-1-84717-036-1

Finn’s Thumb Felicity Hayes-McCoy Illus. Randall Stephen Hall ISBN 978-1-84717-035-4

The Baby Giant Oisín McGann

ISBN 978-1-84717-088-0

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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, a fantasy novel, Beyond the Cherry Tree, and Legends’ Lair, all for older children. 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 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.

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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All by Joe O’Brien Illus. Jean Texier.

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 €7.99pb/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

FREE activities online €7.99pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-283-9

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

Introducing a Rather Remarkable Grizzly Bear ...

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Marco Moves In

ISBN 978-1-84717-229-7

Marco Master of Disguise ISBN 978-1-84717-273-0

Marco Moonwalker

ISBN 978-1-84717-301-0

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

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 €9.99 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-011-8 Rights available W

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.

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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?

These stories from around the world are guaranteed to enchant any child.

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A Rosette For Maeve?

Anna McQuinn Lisa lives on a cattle farm, and for the first time she is to lead their calf, Maeve, at the local agricultural show. It’s a big challenge, and Maeve can be a bit unpredictable!

32 pages/full colour €7.99 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-340-9 Rights available W

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GLENMORE VALLEY 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.

Yellow Flag – Reading Level 6+

All by Gerry Boland Illus. Áine McGuinness 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?

Three magical adventures full of friendship and fun.

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Eoin Colfer Illus. Woody

Ann Bermingham Illus. Marie Burlington

Frank Murphy Illus. Kieron Black

Eoin Colfer Illus. Woody

Stephanie Dagg Illus. Phillip Morrison

Conor McHale

Eoin Colfer Illus. Woody

Conor McHale

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Oisín McGann

Bob Byrne

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Marian Broderick Illus. Aileen Caffrey

ISBN 978-0-86278-739-1

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Conor McHale

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Wes Magee Illus. Margaret Suggs

ISBN 978-1-84717-009-5

Marie Burlington

ISBN 978-1-84717-982-4

Oisín McGann

ISBN 978-1-84717-197-9

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Specifically designed for children who have graduated from picture books and first readers, Flyers are aimed at more advanced readers, age 6+. Flyers are longer – with ‘proper’ chapters – and are slightly more challenging than Pandas, but still great fun to read, with engaging storylines and vibrant, lively illustrations.

Mad Grandad The Mad Grandad series is by the award winning Irish children’s author and illustrator Oisín McGann. Lenny’s Grandad isn’t like other Grandads; he’s just a bit mad – which means they go on great adventures together.

‘With his big square glasses, bulbous nose and free-flying eyebrows, McGann’s Grandad is a truly original creation. The illustrations, drawn from interesting perspectives, are imaginative and full of detail’ Books Ireland ‘Ah, you’ll be here about the spaceship,’ she said. ‘I’m Mrs Vamox.

Would you like some tea?’

ISBN 978-1-84717-870-1

We went out into the back garden while she put on the kettle. And there it was, as real as you or me. A big, round, shiny flying saucer.

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Mad Grandad and the Robot Garden Oisín McGann The new robot gardener looks like a great way to cut down on boring work: but the robot has other plans!

Both titles 64 pages €6.99 pb Rights available W; Rights sold SL

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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.

ISBN 978-1-84717-159-7 INNER

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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!

White Ravens International Youth Library Selection 2010 ISBN 978-1-84717-171-9

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The Romanian Builder Peter Prendergast Illus. Ross Stewart Joe has lots of questions 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.

ISBN 978-1-84717-105-4

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!

ISBN 978-1-84717-158-0

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I Won’t Go To China Enda Wyley Illus. Marie Thorhauge The 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.

Yellow Flag – Reading Level 6+

Mad Grandad and the Flying Saucer Oisín McGann Lenny and Mad Grandad take their new flying saucer for its first flight. Getting into space is easy: getting home alive might be harder!

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Red Flag – Reading Level 8+

The Supermarket Ghost Gordon Snell Illus. Bob Byrne

80 pages/B&W €6.95 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-049-1 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-427-7 Rights available W

Demon from the Deep End James Allison, Illus. Dani Cruz

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Diabolic Downloads Jim Halligan Illus. Fabian Erlinghäuser

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Charlie Harte and his TwoWheeled Tiger Frank Murphy Illus. Celine Kiernan

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The Evil Hairdo Oisín McGann

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Adam’s Starling Gillian Perdue Illus. Barry Reynolds

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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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The Poison Factory Oisín McGann

Wolfgran Finbar O’Connor Illus. Martin Fagan

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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.

128 pages/B&W €7.99 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-045-3 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-498-7 Rights available W

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.

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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.

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?

Juliet’s Story William Trevor Illus. Alan Clarke 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.

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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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.

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GRAPHIC NOVELS All written and drawn by Alan Nolan 80 pages/B&W €7.99 pb/Rights available W

ISBN 978-1-84717-256-3

And the Blood Flowed Green Death by Chocolate ISBN 978-1-84717-257-0

ISBN 978-1-84717-254-9

The Big Break Detectives Casebook Alan Nolan The Big Break Detectives – Danny, Kate and her brother Tom – 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

Six Million Ways to Die ISBN 978-1-84717-255-6

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Blue Flag Fiction JUDI CURTIN

Meet best-selling author Judi Curtin’s new characters: time-travelling best friends Molly and Beth!

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

Time After Time Molly and Beth are best friends and love spending time together.

But when their two families move in together, maybe they are a little too close for comfort! Out shopping one day, they need to avoid the most embarrassing encounter ever with Molly’s mum, and hide in a shop they had never noticed before. When they leave by the side door, they realise immediately that something is not right!

Transported back to the past, where mobile phones don’t work and the world feels very different, they realise that they have a chance to see the world through their parents’ eyes. Before finding their way home, can they see what their own pasts looked like?

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Alice and Megan: Ireland’s favourite school-age friends!

‘Perfectly written stories of friendship and growing up’ Irish Independent

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The Alice and Megan series is full of heart-warming tales of friendship and fun. Alice and Megan are best friends who just want to hang out together, no matter what life throws in their way! The girls always find themselves helping people (whether they like it or not!), but that’s what happens when you and your best friend are very good-natured busybodies!

Alice Next Door

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Alice Again

Don’t Ask Alice

Alice in the Middle

Alice and Megan Forever

Alice to the Rescue

Viva Alice!

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FREE activities online 256 pages ISBN 978-1-84717-689-9 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-374-4 Rights sold RU • SE

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240 pages ISBN 978-1-84717-665-3 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-709-4

EVA Series!

‘I think this is one of Judi’s best books yet ...

I finished it in under a day, it was so good ...

Overall I thought the book was fantastic ...

Fabulous book, everyone should read it’ Bookstar Reviews on Eva’s Journey All titles €8.99 pb/Rights available W

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

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Leave it to Eva Eva’s 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?

Only Eva Eva Gordon doesn’t like mysteries – so when new girl Aretta hurries away after school every day, Eva’s determined to find out why. Eva’s busy, as her friend’s granny has been parted from her beloved dog, so Eva decides to cheer her up. But can she?

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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, with clear instructions, and lots of fun with your favourite characters!

160 pages/colour €7.99 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-215-0

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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?

192 pages ISBN 978-1-84717-021-7 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-525-0 Rights sold AU/NZ • FI • NO • SW

Hannah in the Spotlight Star Club Book 1 Natasha Mac a’Bháird Hannah loves acting, so, with her friends Ruby and Laura and new neighbour, Meg, she decides to form Star Club – a drama club of their own, where they’ll all get a chance to shine. It’s a much more exciting way to spend the summer than as an unpaid babysitter to her younger brothers and sisters!

But then disaster strikes, and Hannah finds herself torn between Star Club and big-sister duty.

Meanwhile, something’s going on with Meg, who has a lot of secrets she’s not sharing ... Whatever happens, the show must go on!

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The Making of Mollie Anna Carey It’s spring 1912, and 14-year-old Mollie Carberry lives in Drumcondra with her loving but distracted parents, older sister Phyllis, spoiled older brother Harry and saintly little sister Julia. Mollie’s life is boring – until she discovers that Phyllis is a secret suffragette. After attending a suffrage meeting, Mollie wants to do something for the movement too – and she soon convinces her best friend Nora to join her. At last, they have some excitement in their lives! As the weeks go by, Mollie and Nora become ever more determined to do something for the cause, even though nobody in the cause seems to particularly want their help.

Blue Flag – Reading Level 10+

Eva’s Holiday Eva can’t believe she has to spend summer in the countryside 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.

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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!

Ireland’s ex-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 bestloved children’s authors.

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

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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-WINNER

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)

AWARDS White Ravens International Youth Library Selection Nominated for international UNESCO prize for children’s books FREE Teaching ideas & Teaching Guide 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-oftowner among culchies – has finally met his match!

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Milo and One Dead Angry Druid Mary Arrigan 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 Mary Arrigan 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.

Milo and the Pirate Sisters Mary Arrigan 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.

Marooned in Manhattan Sheila Agnew 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!

Central Park Showdown Sheila Agnew 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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MARITA CONLON-MCKENNA Marita Conlon-McKenna’s first novel, Under the Hawthorn Tree, became an immediate bestseller. A firm favourite with children, 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.

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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 €8.99 pb/ISBN 978-0-86278-305-1 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-468-0 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?

FREE Teaching Guide online 176 pages €8.99 pb/ISBN 978-0-86278-422-5 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-462-8

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.

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 €8.99 pb/ISBN 978-0-86278-362-4 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-604-2

Faoin Sceach Gheal Irish-language edition of Under the Hawthorn Tree. Translated by Máire Nic Mhaoláin.

176 pages/B&W €8.99 pb/ISBN 978-0-86278-653-3

Irish language AWARD-WINNER

Wildflower Girl The story of Peggy, who emigrates to America after the Famine, like so many others, in search of a better life.

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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.

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International Reading Association Award Reading Association of Ireland Award FREE Teaching ideas & Teaching Guide online Paperback: 160 pages €8.99 pb/ISBN 978-0-86278-206-1 25th Anniversary Classic Edition: 160 pages €8.99 pb/ISBN 978-0-86278-786-5 Hardback: 192 pages €12.99 hb/ISBN 978-0-86278-743-1 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-600-4 DVD: 120 minutes, in 4 episodes €19.99 Zone 2 (Europe) ISBN 978-1-84717-249-5 Rights sold AL• AR • BA • CH • DA • DU • F • G • J • KO • SL • SP • SW • 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.’

The 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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BRIAN GALLAGHER All titles €8.99 pb/Rights available W

Brian Gallagher is the author of six historical novels for children, which are perennial favourites with teachers and young readers alike! They have been used in many One Community One Book schemes throughout the country.

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

Arrivals Ciara uncovers what really happened one summer in Ontario, in 1928. Her grandfather, then twelve, made friends over the warm summer. But a murder was committed, and they had to trust each other, not only with their secrets, but with their lives …

FREE Teaching Guide online 240 pages/ISBN 978-1-84717-720-9 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-851-0

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

240 pages/ISBN 978-1-84717-172-6 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-382-9

Stormclouds 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.

256 pages/ISBN 978-1-84717-579-3 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-617-2

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Friend or Foe? When Emer Daly saves Jack Madigan from drowning, it seems that the two children will be friends for life. Eight months later, however, they are on opposite sides in a life-and-death struggle, when Dublin city is torn apart in the Easter Rising. With their young lives in turmoil, what will come first – friendship, family or loyalty to a cause?

240 pages/ISBN 978-1-84717-631-8 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-755-1

Taking Sides Dublin, 1922. Working-class Annie Reilly befriends 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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Secrets and Shadows 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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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.

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?

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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.

The Midnight Carnival Book four in the magical series. Under cover of darkness, a carnival arrives on the green in the centre of Dunbridge.

It doesn’t take long for Grace and her friends to discover it is cursed ...

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Little Croker 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 …

Rugby Warrior Back in School. Back in Sport.

Back in Time.

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. Then Gallaher makes a ghostly appearance!

Féile Fever 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?

Rugby Rebel Discovering History, Uncovering Mystery Eoin’s rugby is put on hold when he gets a school project on the 1916 Rising. Suddenly, a new ghost enters his life – Kevin Barry, who brings 1916 to life for Eoin, and gives him sporting advice when he most needs it.

Tiger Boots The Crokes are doing well at football this season. But other things aren’t going as well in Danny’s life. But between training, school and a fund­ raising football marathon, Danny and the Crokes make this a season to remember!

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Legends’ Lair Charlie Stubbs has one passion in life – football. He’s been in top form all season, and a Manchester United scout has been keeping a close eye on him! Then tragedy strikes and Charlie’s life turns upside down.

When he hears about the Legends’ Lair, where his grandfather used to play, he sets his sights on organising one more tournament on the legendary football ground. But what old rivalries will he awaken?

192 pages ISBN 978-1-84717-826-8 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-901-2

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Rugby Flyer Haunting History, Thrilling Tries Eoin Madden’s summer is shaping up nicely! Chosen for a special rugby camp, he makes new friends – and an enemy. But will he make the cut for the squad that’s headed to London?

And what’s the connection between the haunted house in Eoin’s home town and Twickenham stadium? A fast-paced adventure linking England, Ireland and Russia.

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Rugby Spirit A New School. A New Spirit.

An Old Mystery.

Eoin has just started at a new school … and a new sport. They’re all mad about rugby, but Eoin hasn’t even held a rugby ball before! And who is this guy, Brian, who looks so out-of-date, but gives great rugby advice?

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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!

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?

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

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Fugitives!

Aubrey Flegg It is 1603, and Hugh O’Neill, the Earl of Tyrone, is about to leave his homeland after defeat at the battle of Kinsale. He is on board a French ship, but where is Con, his youngest son and the future of the clan?

Adventure, danger, true history.

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Cave of Secrets 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?

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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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?

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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Granuaile – Pirate Queen The life of Grace O’Malley, pirate and trader, one of Ireland’s most infamous figures. A thorn in the side of the English, she lived an extraordinary, adventure-filled life.

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Strongbow The tale of the famous Norman knight who captured Dublin and married an Irish princess – Aoife, the King of Leinster’s daughter.

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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?

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“captivating … an abundance of unusual ideas … if you are going to get lost in a book, this is a fine choice ... the author’s atmospheric illustrations must be mentioned, which add immensely to the potent mysticism.” Inis

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The Harvest Tide Project Oisín McGann Taya and Lorkrin are Myunans – shapechangers, 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.

The Gods and their Machines Oisín McGann Chamus and Riadni are on the run.

Thrown together by circumstances beyond their control, the two teenagers, from opposite sides of a divided nation, soon find that they have more in common than the hate that separated them.

Where the Stones Sing Eithne Massey 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.

He will need great strength, talent and unexpected help just to survive.

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Storm Weaver Ayla, Finny, Sean and Benvy journey deep into an alien land as war looms between humans and the ancient and magical race of Danann. The four friends have to face the vengeful queen Maeve, who seeks to rule all around her. As Ayla discovers her own special abilities, her friends are tested to breaking point.

All of their fates, and that of mankind itself, are hanging by a thread …

The Silver Stag of Bunratty Eithne Massey 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 wall. Adventure, conflict and danger awaits.

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Blood Brother, Swan Sister 1014 Clontarf: A Battle Begins Eithne Massey 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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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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A Cage of Roots Growing up in a New York orphanage, Ayla has no idea who her family is. But when she comes to Ireland, she finds out just how deep her roots really are. Then her past rises up and seeks to destroy her, as Ayla is abducted and buried alive in the bowels of the earth. Above ground, her three best friends set out to find her, and save her from an ancient horror.

Their treacherous journey takes them down among the very roots of time.

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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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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 1930s in Dublin’s Liberties, the story follows Kate’s dreams of dance.

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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.

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 ISBN 978-0-86278-573-4 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-485-7 Rights sold J

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Kings of the Boyne 1690: The Battle Draws Ever Closer Two kings. Three young soldiers.

One battle to end all battles. Young Irish noble Gerald O’Connor rides his warhorse Troy north in King James’ cavalry. Brothers Robert and Daniel Sherrard march south from the once-besieged city of Derry with King William’s army. The chosen field of battle – the Boyne – lies waiting, where victory will decide who rules the lands of England, and of Ireland. And the fighting will decide who s­ urvives the deadly game of war.

368 pages ISBN 978-1-84717-627-1 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-900-5

Behind the Walls Derry, 1689. The city’s inhabitants resist all attempts by King James’ men to storm their gates. Outside, the soldiers reckon the only effective weapon they have left is to starve them out ...

368 pages ISBN 978-1-84717-646-2 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-758-2

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 … ‘gripping, exciting and unimaginably shattering. Towards the end ... I realised that this would just get better and better and better.’

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City of Fate Sunday, 23 August 1942, is Yuri’s fourteenth birthday; it’s also the day that the Nazis begin their carpetbombing 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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Missing Sisters Gregory Maguire Living in an upstate New York orphanage in the 1950s, Alice sets out to solve the puzzle of her background – and to find the mysterious girl called Miami.

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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?

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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.

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The Rock Boy 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?

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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?

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.

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.

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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.

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Fintan’s Fifteen Ireland’s Worst Hurling Team Wants You! Ray is tired of losing every match he plays with his team, the Ballybreen Terriers. He persuades Fintan Heffernan, ex-star player of the Under10s, to leave his early retirement and computer games to lead the Ballybreen Terriers to the victory they deserve.

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Conor’s Caveman The Amazing Adventures of Ogg Life could be better for Conor Corcoran. Class bully Damian Deegan teases him about being small and having no friends – when in fact Conor has the only friend he needs in Charlotte ‘Charlie’ Finch, the toughest girl in school. But when Conor and Charlie accidentally uncover a prehistoric man frozen in a block of ice, life suddenly gets a bit too interesting! How long can Conor keep his huge, hairy (and rather smelly) new ‘uncle’ a secret?

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TOM MCCAUGHREN Run with the Wind This classic novel is available again!

The fur companies are hunting the foxes of Sinna almost to extinction: they have no choice but to set out in search of the secret of survival.

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SOS Lusitania Kevin Kiely In May 1915, the Lusitania is torpedoed by a German submarine off the Old Head of Kinsale. A thirteen-yearold stowaway, Finbar, is on board.

This is a novel about the true story of spies and wartime disaster.

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.

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THE SECRET OF KELLS 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 wolf-pack, 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 €14.99 DVD (Zone 3) Kells – can it be completed and kept safe EAN 871-7-41820-318-4 from the Vikings?

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Run for the Hills All the foxes who lived in Glensinna knew about Sionnach, the Great White Fox. But was it only a fleeting thought, that passed like the melting snow?

A great new novel about Ireland’s favourite foxes.

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.

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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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SHORT STORY ANTHOLOGIES Skimming Ed. Robert Dunbar Contemporary stories from Ireland’s foremost children’s authors.

White Ravens International Youth Library Selection 2002 160 pages/B&W €6.95 pb/ISBN 978-0-86278-660-1 Rights available W

Enchanted Journeys Fifty Years of Irish Writing for Children Ed. Robert Dunbar Illus. Aileen Johnston White Ravens Selection 1998 192 pages/B&W €11.41 hb/ISBN 978-0-86278-518-5 Rights available W

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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.

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?

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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?

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Journals

First kisses, boyfriends, parents who don’t understand, school, homework, friend trouble – sometimes it’s all just too much for a girl ...

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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 FREE teaching guide online 192 pages ISBN 978-0-86278-776-9 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-408-6

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 girl next door and her gross chin dimple. This is a year in her life.

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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 A movie is being filmed in town and when fifteen-year-old 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!

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Green Flag – Reading Level 12+

Finding A Voice Jo’s got used to 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 …

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Plain Jane When does being stuck become ... unstuck?

Jane has lived in the shadow of her sister Emma’s illness for over three years; her life is a neverending monotony of skipping school and long bus rides to the hospital, and her love life is not exactly setting the world on fire. She feels like she’s stuck in neutral, until she meets Farley, who sees the world – and Jane – differently. He may just be the person she can count on when things get tough.

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The Butterfly Shell Maureen White Marie was hurting even before the accident. Between the mean girls tormenting her by day and a ghostly cry waking her at night, her first year at secondary school was far from what she had expected.

But Marie loves to write, so now she is writing her story, the story of a very strange year and a very special shell that was found in a most unexpected place.

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FREE Teaching Guide & activities online Shortlisted for the YA Book Prize 2015 240 pages €8.99 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-543-4 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-708-7 Rights available W x RU Rights sold CH • G • T

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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?

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Missing Ellen Natasha Mac a’Bháird Ellen and Maggie have been best friends for as long as they can remember – sharing clothes, passions and secrets. But now Ellen is gone and Maggie is left alone.

Can she get used to missing Ellen?

White Ravens Selection ‘this would be the best Irish young adult book of the year ... terrifically well paced ... a great sense of mystery’ Robert Dunbar

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!

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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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Rebecca is Always Right Rebecca isn’t looking forward to school after a summer full of music and excitement: her dad is trying to take over the amateur musical, her mum keeps reminding her that it’s a big exam year, and her English teacher has decided to become a novelist!

Rebecca Rocks Could this be the best summer ever for Rebecca? 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 ...

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Rebecca’s Rules Rebecca Rafferty is back and life is not quite working out …

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AUBREY FLEGG Wings Over Delft Book 1: The Louise Trilogy Louise Eeden is having her portrait painted and her marriage planned.

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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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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?

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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?

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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 …

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The Secret Gift Ross has turned his back on the Guild and his gifts, hiding out in the west of Ireland.

An unexpected visitor arrives, and Ross agrees to join Hunter for one day only.

What first appears to be a simple task becomes so much more, and he is dragged back into the world of the gifted, where a supernatural war is about to break out.

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CONOR KOSTICK Epic #WELCOME TO EPIC: PRESS START TO PLAY#.

On New Earth, 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.

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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’?

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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.

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.

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Saga In the virtual world of Saga, Ghost is a fifteen-year-old anarcho-punk airboarder, with no past and no memories – only a growing realisation of her own extraordinary abilities.

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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 ...

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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.

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A Crack in Everything Welcome to the other side Izzy learns the truth about the secret world of the Sidhe, 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.

RUTH FRANCES LONG Behind the cracks in everyday Dublin lies Dubh Linn, a fairy world full of intrigue and drama. Follow Izzy’s adventures as she is dragged in to follow her destiny.

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A Hollow in the Hills Try to outrun the fear An ancient and forbidden force has been unleashed and Izzy, still coming to terms with her newfound powers, must prevent war in both Dublin and Dubh Linn. Refusing to sacrifice Jinx, she sets in motion a chain of events that sees them hunted across the city and into the hills. Now she must face the greatest challenge of all.

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A Darkness at the End The shadows know your name ...

Angels, fae, demons and humans are drawn into lethal conflict as the fate of the world hangs in the balance in the final installment of this urban fantasy set in Dublin. As war looms within the ranks of the Sidhe, angels and demons begin to draw lines, daring each other to transgress and spark conflict ...

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Resonance What is it worth to stay alive?

Ireland, 1890: two immortals prowl in search of food for their ‘Angel’, and will stop at nothing to maintain their grip on life. A seamstress, the young man who loves her, and a magician soon find themselves imprisoned in the immortals’ country estate. Here, they are nothing but food and entertainment. Soon they will be nothing ...

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The Moorehawke Trilogy

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The Crowded Shadows 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

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The Poison Throne A Friend. A Father. A Kingdom.

Which would you sacrifice?

A compelling tale 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.

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The Rebel Prince 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’. He has dangerous allies, including the Loup-Garous, who have blighted Christopher’s life. In the final battle, who will survive?

416 pages €10.99 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-112-2 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-552-6

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Set in a reimagined medieval europe, this masterful trilogy will keep you wanting more of Celine Kiernan’s extraordinary imagination.

‘Teen novel that will baroque your world ... all the ingredients of an international bestseller ... the writing is extraordinary ... recommended for both teen and adult readers’ Irish Independent

Green Flag – Reading Level 12+

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Winner of the 2015 Spirit of Dedication Award – European Science Fiction Society 400 pages ISBN 978-1-84717-635-6 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-714-8 Rights sold G • T

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An Dochtúir Dan Dairíne Ní Dhonnchú Léaráidí Brónagh O’Hanlon ‘Cá bhfuil an phian?’ arsa Dochtúir Dan. ‘Sa cheann?’

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

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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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 fifteen 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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Glac Sos! Uimhir a hAon Deirdre agus an Fear Bréige agus Sinéad ag Damhsa. Éist leis na scéalta – bainfidh gach dalta (agus gach múinteor!) taitneamh as na fuaimeanna éagsúla, agus as an gceol, ar an gcaiséad seo.

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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?

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