Books with author Tom O'Sullivan

To save himself and his brother, Joelnar and his companions must find a way to release the souls imprisoned by Darkwind in the Globe of Souls. The key may lie in one of the long-forgotten cities of the Ol’Dans—the old Danarians and original inhabitants of the planet. The group forms an unlikely alliance with the Aerisens—childlike beings who dwell in Llanfayria, but whose wisdom and insights are as astute as the Ethereals.However, unbeknownst to Joelnar and his companions, a gateway between worlds was partially opened when Neerah tried to destroy the Starstone. The demon on the other side of the gateway, is intent on breaking through to Danaria, and he is seeking the power from the Globe of Souls to help him.

His name is Jimmy. They told us not to call him Dad any more. It might freak him out. The accident changed everything. Once, my Dad was the perfect father. We were the perfect family. Now he's got the mind of a ten-year-old. From one crazy day to the next, we lose a little more of the man we knew and loved. And then a shocking discovery about his past makes us question everything . . .

A rollercoaster story of real love. For Nance, it begins with the photo she finds in her adoptive mother's room-a photo of herself as a black baby, with the parents she has never known. For OD, it begins with his father's decision to buy a trumpet-and with Mick Moran's strange visit to the Town Park building site where OD works. Both of them need to know the truth before their lives-and their relationship-can go on. But as their search continues, they discover that everybody has secrets-and that the truth is never as simple as it seems.

Previously published in 1997, the themes of identity and truth skillfully explored in White Lies are more relevant than everNance, a young black gir in small-town Ireland, is trying to piece together the true story of her adoption, beginning with a newly-discovered photograph of herself as a baby. OD, her boyfriend, is struggling to cope with his crumbling family life and a sense that he's going nowhere fast. Nance is searching for her past. OD is searching for a future. Engrossed in their own private struggles, can their relationship survive? It soon becomes clear that things aren’t always what they seem and that white lies can cover up some of the darkest secrets.

Where do we come from? Well, millions and millions of years ago, we were all fish (sort of). Travel back in time for a whistle-stop tour through our long journey from fish, to monkeys, to cavemen, to . . . YOU! Discover the incredible journey of human evolution with this accessible, fun-filled picture book.Bold, witty and playful, with striking Jon Klassen style illustrations, this delightfully funny tale is perfect for curious young readers.