Overview
Learn how to write stories from Laureate na nÓg (Ireland's children's literature laureate) and bestselling author of The Wordsmith, Patricia Forde. In this fun and practical illustrated guide, young writers can learn from some of Ireland's most beloved authors, including Eoin Colfer (Artemis Fowl) Catherine Doyle (Twin Crowns), Pádraig Kenny (Stitch) and Derek Landy (Skullduggery Pleasant), and discover how to: Find inspiration to start your story Craft and develop twisty plots Create brilliant characters Build spectacular new worlds Also includes imaginative exercises, accessible explanations of writing terms and engaging illustrations by beloved Irish artist Mary Murphy.
Full Product Details
Author: Patricia Forde ,
Mary Murphy
Publisher: Little Island
Imprint: Little Island
ISBN: 9781915071903
ISBN 10: 1915071909
Pages: 296
Publication Date: 01 October 2025
Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
PRAISE FOR THE GIRL WHO FELL TO EARTH 'Suspenseful and thought-provoking.' - Kirkus Reviews PRAISE FOR BUMPFIZZLE THE BEST ON PLANET EARTH 'Forde's inventive wordsmithing and her instinct for the ridiculous will have kids in stitches.' - The New York Times '... his purportedly extraterrestrial perspective and bombastic voice propel this tongue-in-cheek misadventure.' - Publishers Weekly PRAISE FOR THE LIST '[A] gripping postapocalyptic thriller... It is a well-crafted page-turner, as well as a compelling commentary on censorship and the role of language, while also inviting discussion about what distinguishes humans from animals. For dystopian fiction aficionados, this well-paced entry offers plenty of food for thought.' -- School Library Journal 'Forde's pacing and characterization are compelling... An intriguing speculation about authoritarian futures with a terrific cover.'-- Kirkus Reviews
'For all young readers with big imaginations and ambitions of being an author, this book is gateway to their dreams.'
Author Information
PATRICIA FORDE lives in Galway. She has published many books for children, in Irish and in English. She writes for all ages from picture books to books for young teenagers. In another life, she was a primary school teacher and the artistic director of Galway Arts Festival. Two of her novels with Little Island: The Wordsmith and Mother Tongue, are Library Association of America Notable Books for Children, and were awarded White Raven awards by the International Youth Library. She is currently Laureate na nÓg. (2023-2026) MARY MURPHY’s first book, I Like it When…, was published with Egmont in 1997. Since then she has written and illustrated about 50 books, mainly bright, strong books for preschoolers. Her first novel, The Minute Minders, was published by Pushkin Press in 2024.
