Books with author Fatti Burke

Learn about the life and times of Brian Boru in the second book in John & Fatti Burke's Little Library series. Brian Boru grew up in a large warrior family over 1,000 years ago in Killaloe, Ireland. One of twelve sons, Brian and his brothers practiced raids on other counties from the River Shannon. Eventually, Brian's army and navy grew to be so big that he became King of all Ireland. But up in Dublin, the Vikings were invading. So he gathered his men and went into battle. Ages 6+.

Learn about Ireland's original rebel girl in this exciting new series of inspirational Irish lives. This first book focuses on Granuaile, the daughter of a great trader and sea captain, Eoghan O'Malley of Mayo. Living in a castle on Clare Island 500 years ago, Granuaile spent her childhood on the sea in boats of all shapes and sizes. Granuaile's parents wanted her to do what other girls did, to be a good girl and get married and settle down. But Granuaile had other ideas.This superb illustrated book about this historic icon and fearless leader is a must to begin every child's collection of inspiring Irish lives. Ages 7+ "A rousing tribute to Granuaile O'Malley, 16th-century freebooter from County Mayo...a grand and stirring tale."--Kirkus Reviews "Appealing cartoon illustrations center on a fiery-haired, often-mischievous Grainne, who rescued drowning men and fought off pirates with a baby in hand. A two-page time line retreads her long and storied life, and an ending page of factoids provides then-and-now insight into her history. A playful examination of a powerful woman."--Booklist

The third book in the Little Library series. When your collection is complete, you’ll have a little library – and big knowledge!Discover the REVOLUTIONARY that was CONSTANCE MARKIEVICZ! Constance Markievicz grew up in Co. Sligo in the late 1800s, and she had a dream: she wanted Ireland to become free and the people to be treated fairly. She spent her life working to make these things happen. With rebellion in the air, she was asked for advice on how a lady should dress. Her answer? 'Dress suitably in short skirts and strong boots, leave your jewels in the bank and buy a revolver. 'And the Easter Rising began …

Beautifully illustrated by nine year old gifted artist Richie Burke. The True Story of Marty has a comforting/inspiring affect for any child living with any disability; physical,learning or emotional. The message is simple: Successs does not always come quickly and that we all feel different from time to time and it is these differences that make us unique and the world much more colorful. The main characters, 2 horses (that were rescued from slaughter several years ago) Marty with a physical difference and Sweet Pea with learning challenges. Marty coaches Sweet Pea over a fallen tree which is seperating her from the rest of the herd, she makes the jump but not before a few silly mishaps. A portion of the proceeds from this book will be donated to horse rescue.