Gráinne McCool

Toto is on her sixth ninja adventure, and this time it’s the pirate treasure hunt. As they travel to Ireland to unravel the mystery, Toto is sure something isn’t right. She is on the way to help her old rival, Archduke Ferdinand, in cracking a gang whom Ferdinand suspects are up to no good. The race begins for Toto as she adopts a disguise, learning that there is valuable treasure in the Irish hills. Will they get there on time or might the enemy be faster?

Sophie and Lil embark on their first case for the Secret Service Bureau in this exciting mini adventure. We meet them on the train travelling to the seaside town of Rye, which despite its sleepy appearance, is in fact housing German spies, who are planning despicable actions. But these two Secret Agents are on the case!

Readers are taken on an adventure within the emergency services, learning about the important role that they play. The adventure is explored through the characters of unicorns who work in the emergency services, who must save the day when the dragons accidentally cause a forest fire. This story takes us on the journey to put out the fire in Witchy Wood and help to bring everyone to safety. Alongside the desperate work of the emergency unicorns and their fun named vehicles, the reality of the dangers of fire are intertwined in the magical, fun, colourful story.

A valuable painting disappears having left Galway in a guarded train carriage. Under suspicion is Tim and Deirdre’s father, the train’s guard, but the twins are certain that their father is not a thief. Setting out to solve the mystery of the vanishing painting, their friend Joe assists them on their mission and before long they are not only fighting to save the twins’ father’s reputation, but also fighting for their very lives …

The beautiful princess Tourmaline is imprisoned in a tall tower. With slight echoes of Rapunzel, this modern and inclusive fairytale introduces fear, caution and perseverance in the alleged brave knights who set out to rescue the princess. But only one is brave enough to weather all the obstacles. Nothing will stop him, or is it her?

A book destined to entertain and have reader and child laughing throughout. This is a fun and interactive call and response picturebook with verbal and visual cues to engage young children from beginning to end. A simple story but a fun story telling about the bear with a bear bare butt. The bare butt prompts much laughter but also keeps the focus of the young reader.