Irish Fiction

At sixteen Irishman Ernest Shackleton left school joined the navy and became a legendary explorer. Written by the best-selling author on Polar exploration this is the story of Shackleton whose men called him The Boss involving four expeditions to the snow and ice of Antarctica over 20 years between 1901 and 1922.

When the mighty Endurance becomes trapped in the Weddell Sea Ernest Shackletons dream to cross the Antarctic becomes a fight to save the thirty-one souls that set sail with him. The first illustrated retelling of the greatest feat of leadership and survival ever recorded.

Its the Festival of Pirates in Splottpool and Limpet is looking after his evil little sister Eve whilst his mum helps out with the festival. Mrs Cricket has also asked the kids to mind the fairy garden in the middle of the roundabout while she goes away for a week - to avoid all the piratey chaos. Trouble is brewing as they discover Mr Fluffys super-healthy sister has opened a smoothie palace whose healthy fruit smoothies seem to have amazingly magical effects on the customers. But not all is as it seems with the super healthy smoothies and its up to Limpet to save the day the shop - and even his evil little sister - if he must.

Stitch is not a monster - hes a creation. He and his friend Henry Oaf were brought to life by the genius Professor Hardacre and have spent all their days in a castle deep in the woods far from humankind. But when the Professor dies and his pompous nephew comes to take over the laboratory they soon find out that his sights are set not on scientific discovery but personal glory. And Henry is his next experiment. Can Stitch and Henry escape his clutches and make their way in a world they were never built for - and may never be ready for them?

Twins Dylan and Emma Goldman move from Washington to Belfast when their journalist father is sent to cover the turbulent early days of the civil rights movement.

Gaelic sports icon Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh shares his lifelong passion for the GAA with young readers as he guides them through its history and its most iconic stadium Croke Park. It changed as Ireland changed and it has been the venue for some of the most memorable matches in our history as well as major historic events like Bloody Sunday.

Story of Tara P/B

Tabitha Plimtock lives in a house at the very edge of the world. When rumours begin to circulate of monsters climbing from the base to gobble up unsuspecting wall-dwellers Tabitha is determined to discover whats happening and keep the people she loves safe!

The most famous Irish legend of all in an exciting and easily understood version. Read about the feats of the famous warrior Cuchulainn who singlehandedly defends Ulster against the army of Queen Maeve. War peace love greed fate are the stuff of an epic and in The Táin they are present in full.

Tales From Old Ireland N/E P/B

The Adventures Of Maebh The Wa

The Banshee Queen of Cork

Easter Rising 1916 - Mollys Diary P/B

The Giants Causeway

Featuring Vikings fairies and a very cute cat the story of The Book of Kells is brought to life in this action-packed adventure.

The Story of Newgrange

Tom Crean Adventurer

Tuatha De Danann In A Nutshell

A puffling has gone in search of adventure - now her parents cant find her anywhere! Can the animals of Skellig help them find their little puffling?

Private investigators Tim and Nick Diamond havent had a case for three months and are down to their last cornflake. So when a glamorous woman comes into their office offering them a pile of cash to find her missing father they think Christmas has come - only it turns out they are the turkeys! Before they know it they are caught up in a case involving bike-riding hitmen superhackers and a sinister far right organisation the White Crusaders. The Diamond Brothers are in the soup and in it over their heads.

Wheres Larry The Colouring Book P/B

A bright and fun-filled activity book set on the Irelands Wild Atlantic Way. Puzzles games colouring stories and tons of interesting facts.

The best animal adventure since Watership Down - The Times A boy who finds speaking difficult enters a hidden world of talking animals a world where language is power. Can he find his voice to help the wolves outsmart the clever foxes?

Women Of 1916 In A Nutshell

World Religions P/B

During the holidays Will and his big brother Marty are packed off to the library the home of the dreaded librarian Spud Murphy who uses a spud gun on kids who put a foot wrong.

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Full colour introduction to Irish history for children aged 8-12.

The first book in the famine trilogy Under the Hawthorn Tree is Irelands top selling childrens book and a classic for young readers worldwide.

The second book in the famine trilogy At seven Peggy made a terrifying journey through famine-stricken Ireland.