Books with author Patrick F Murphy

Legend has it that the giant Balor of the Evil Eye will return bent on revenge to destroy the remote island of Inish Alainn in his search for a magical stone. The only ones who can stop him are the mysterious “Chingles from the East”. But what does this have to do with Cassie, Thomas and Nancy who are spending their summer holiday on the island with their Uncle Jarlath?Before they are even off the ferry, the children are plunged into an adventure where they encounter mischievous and dangerous creatures from Irish myth, learn of the mysterious powers of shapeshifting and meet the magical trees of the Sacred Grove.If that wasn’t enough, they also have to contend with Sir Dignum Drax, the nasty tycoon who wants to cover the island in concrete. What is his link to the evil giant Balor and can the children master their new-found magical skills in time to take on Balor and his awesome powers?

David joins his Grandma on a trip to Asia and Africa to study the problems elephants are facing. They spend a week as volunteers at an Asian elephant sanctuary in Sri Lanka, caring for the elephants. Then they fly to Kenya to meet the anti-poaching patrol, staff and researchers at a nature reserve. Find out about these amazing creatures, the dangers they face, and by working alongside local people, the ways elephants can have a more hopeful future. Now available in Kindle format.Level 3 books, designed for children who can read on their own, contain more complex sentence structure and more detail. Information boxes highlight historical references, trivia, pronunciation, and other facts about words and names mentioned. DK Readers combine an enticing visual layout with high-interest, easy-to-read stories to captivate and delight young bookworms who are just getting started. Written by leading children's authors and compiled in consultation with literacy experts, these engaging books build reader confidence along with a lifelong appreciation for nonfiction, classic stories, and biographies.