Book Review – Izzy’s Magical Soccer Adventure

Book Review – Izzy’s Magical Soccer Adventure

The story is about a girl who loves sport. She starts playing soccer for her local u10 soccer club. One day one of the U12s are out sick for an important match so Izzy has to step in and play for the U12s. Izzy was feeling very nervous but played very well in the...
Book Review – Lily Takes a Chance

Book Review – Lily Takes a Chance

“Lily Takes A Chance” by Judi Curtin is the fourth book in the “Lily at Lissadell” series. This book is told from the point of view of the protagonist, Lily Brennan. Lily Takes A Chance is about a young girl working in Lissadell to provide...
Book Review – You Can Do It Rosie

Book Review – You Can Do It Rosie

I read this book to two classes of 29 Junior Infants and it was a big hit with both! The book tells the tale of Rosie, an older (or more mature!) dog who sets out on a very special walk. Rosie is old and tired, but still open to adventures and, with a little help and...
Book Review – A Saucer Full of Secrets

Book Review – A Saucer Full of Secrets

“A Saucer Full of Secrets” is quite a wonderful blend of Irish history and folklore, wrapped up in a fiction novel. The story line is full of magic and mystery. With many Irish words, it really gives the Irish feel. Our principal characters, Sedu and Alban seem...
Léirmheas Leabhar – An tUan Beag Dubh Ó Chonamara

Léirmheas Leabhar – An tUan Beag Dubh Ó Chonamara

Ag tús an scéil seo bhí aoire a chónaigh ar shliabh le madra darbh ainm Póló. Bhí uan beag dubh aige ach níor mhaith le Poló é mar níor éist sé leis. Sa lár bhí stoirm mhór ann agus rith an tAoire agus Póló go dtí a dteach. Bhí na caoirigh i gcruachás, bhí siad ag...