Like every doctor, Doctor Fairytale has a very long list of patients that keep her (and assistant Nurse Pup) busy every day. Unlike most doctors though, our heroine mends and cures dragons, princesses, big bad wolves and all sorts of extraordinary creatures.
Everything is changing for Joff Johnson this summer. On his last day of primary school, Joff emerges into the sweltering summer that should be full of excitement and joy, but his dad is seriously ill and home is full of fears and uncertainty. What’s more, there's a new girl in town, Dawn Chorus, full of questions. Joff can't wait to escape each day.
Are you a parent or guardian looking for books related to your child’s interests, or recommendations to help them branch out into new genres? Are you a teacher looking for books on a particular theme or topic? Look no further than our themed reading lists for a huge variety of brilliant book recommendations for children of all ages!
Our annual reading guide is titled 'Recommended Irish Reads 2024' and is a celebration of the 'best of the year' from Irish artists in 2024.
This year, we decided to bring the very best of Irish born and Irish-based artists to the attention of young readers and launch our brand-new reading guide on Culture Night, Friday 20th September 2024.
This story has captured perfectly the challenge a young child has of understanding a relative getting sick and passing on. The sporadic visits continue, till an empty bed remains. Charissa Coulthard has infused the book with positivity, from the sharing of familiar memories, to the repetition of phrases that demonstrate the joy the child has brought to her Nana’s life. Her lyrical, rhyming text is both tender and resonant, capturing the love and warmth that defines the central relationship in the story.
Who Watches This Place is the spine-chilling sequel to Amy Clarkin’s thrilling debut, What Walks These Halls. With a fantastically paced plot that will keep its fearful readers on the edge of their seats, the plot also seamlessly weaves in stories of its characters that create a lasting sense of found family and acceptance.
Set in Manila, this story is told from the perspective of two young narrators: Junjun, who begs on the streets to survive, and Gayla, who is living with cerebral palsy. Both face the challenges of being marginalised, and the story delves into societal judgements, particularly regarding disability and poverty, in the face of a climate crisis that affects everyone.
How do we silence the harsh voice in our head and allow ourselves to speak? In Louder Than Hunger, we befriend Jake and learn his story of fear, courage and perseverance. From the very first page we’re sucked into his thoughts and sit next to the personification of his problems known as ‘the voice.’ Everything from the dynamic type growing bigger and smaller page to page, to the repetitive nature of some sentences makes us see the world exactly how Jake does as he struggles to overcome his eating disorder.
This book is pure adventure from page one. Equal parts explosive danger and stealthy thievery, this captivating story of high-seas magic is the perfect escape.
C.G. Moore has already proven himself to be an author who is not afraid to tackle stories that demand the most sympathetic and caring retellings. Stories speak to our personal experiences, and young people should have the opportunity to engage with well-rounded and authentic characters who communicate with them honestly. Bravery and sensitivity are required to write about the topics that the author touches on, and Moore has demonstrated that he is capable of both.
