Theme:

Fairy tales, myths and legends

Book Cover – Mighty Myths and How to Survive Them

Mighty Myths and How to Survive Them

Mighty Myths is an action-packed survival guide, helping readers to navigate their way past familiar beasts such as fire-breathing dragons and more mysterious creatures such as the Kumiho – a nine tailed fox who is always hungry for humans! Don’t worry though, under the direction of two raven sidekicks, you should be able to reach the end of the book in one piece …

Book Cover – Paper Dragons: The Rise of the Sand Spirits

Paper Dragons: The Rise of the Sand Spirits

A captivating sequel that continues the enchanting journey of Zhi Ging in the magical underwater school Hok Woh. Zhi Ging embarks on a perilous mission to rescue her friends and the people of the villages of all six provinces in the realm from a mysterious attack.

Book Cover – Avery and the Fairy Circle

Avery and the Fairy Circle

As Avery explores the garden of her new home, she unexpectedly shrinks after stumbling into a fairy circle. What follows is a magical adventure that feels both gentle and enchanting, making it a delightful read for early readers.

Inis 74 Cover

Inis magazine: issue 74, April 2025

Inis is the magazine of Children's Books Ireland. Within these pages you will find features and articles on Irish and international children's books as well as in-depth reviews of new titles for children and teenagers. With its range of expert contributors, this is a key resource for teachers, writers, illustrators, librarians, parents/guardians and everyone interested in children's books.

Book Cover – The Doomsday Club

The Doomsday Club

This confident, enjoyable début from author Kevin Moran will appeal hugely to fans of Eoin Colfer and Dave Rudden. Beginning in an ancient primary-school building, but featuring characters who are bang up-to-date, this zingy novel borrows from Irish mythology while exploring themes of friendship, bullying, bravery and growing up.

Book Cover – The Gnome Book

The Gnome Book

Kick is our energetic chaperone through this comprehensive guide to all things gnome. Ear shape, choice of home, naming traditions, belly buttons: everything you’ve ever wanted to know about gnomes– Kick is here to share with you!

Book Cover – Grumpfort

Grumpfort

You don’t need to be grumpy to find companionship in Grumpfort, the home of the monsters – even if it’s a little scary at first! Jamie Hammond’s debut novel introduces us to Mo (short for Monday the Sixteenth – it’s a family name) who lives in a town troubled by monsters. Mo has been appointed warden, to protect the townspeople from the monsters outside, but he doesn’t want the job; monsters scare him, and he’d rather be reading about them in a book with a cup of hot chocolate than facing their anger.

Book Cover – The Footballing Fairy

The Footballing Fairy

In this modern fairytale, the reader learns of the trials and tribulations of a young fairy who is growing up with an extraordinary talent for football. The author skilfully draws the reader into the world of Femi, who loves exploring the sea and plunging for pearls. She lives an idyllic life but kicking her ball leads to different unexpected mishaps. These accidents are humorous, as Femi accidently kicks the beautiful things that belong to the king and queen.

Book Cover – Saint-Seducing Gold

Saint-Seducing Gold

Joan’s life was already fraught before the pact between the Fae and humankind fell; her magic, skin colour, and gender all make her stand out in her worlds of metalworking and swordsmanship. Now William Cecil’s targeting her, the Queen has made Joan her plaything, and responsibility for restoring the pact and keeping London safe has fallen on Joan’s shoulders. The burdens are heavy, but she’s not alone in carrying them; her family and friends are always at her side.

inis 73 magazine cover

Inis magazine: issue 73, January 2025

Inis is the magazine of Children's Books Ireland. Within these pages you will find features and articles on Irish and international children's books as well as in-depth reviews of new titles for children and teenagers. With its range of expert contributors, this is a key resource for teachers, writers, illustrators, librarians, parents/guardians and everyone interested in children's books.