Books published by publisher OBrien Press

Dear Diary, I'm in despair! My name's Tia, I'm fourteen and I'm in exile!I'm stuck here in the remote countryside, left to the mercies of one very unfortunate mutt, a bunch of locals who think that wearing black is a sin, Bob (master of the armpit fart!) and Jackson – a guy who believes that just because he dances like a film star he's God!Without Jenny – who is the shiniest, happiest girl in the world –life here would be unbearable.Oh well, between the two of us I'm sure we'll manage to have some fun this summer!Welcome to Tia's summer, which ends up being much more exciting than she imagined!

Mollie Carberry is a suffragette! Well, sort of. Mollie and her best friend Nora have been bravely fighting for women’s rights – even though no one else really knows about it. But when they hear a big protest is being planned, they know they have to take part.If only they didn’t have to worry about Nora’s terrible cousin, her awful brother and her neighbour’s very annoying dog …An engaging story about a strong and intelligent girl fighting for the right for women to vote.WHEN DID IRISH WOMEN GET THE VOTE?The Representation of the People Act 1918 became law on 6 February 1918. It gave the vote to virtually all men over 21, and women over 30 who met certain requirements. In November 1918 an act was passed which enabled women to stand for parliament in the forthcoming elections.The only woman to win a seat in parliament across England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales in December 1918 was Constance Markievicz, who was elected by the people of south Dublin but who did not take her seat. In 1922, the new Irish Free State gave the vote to all women over 21, finally giving Irish women the same voting rights as Irish men.

A beautifully illustrated collection of nursery rhymes to treasure, and songs, poems and rhymes to share. Enjoy Irish favourites like ‘Brian O’Linn’ and ‘I’ll Tell Me Ma’, classics such as ‘My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean’ and ‘Monday’s Child’, silly rhymes that every child will love like ‘Beans’, ‘Pardon Me’ and ‘On Top of Spaghetti’, as well as magical verses for children written by Oscar Wilde, Oliver St John Gogarty, James Joyce and others.

The Pooka is a magical shapeshifter who lives in the mountains all alone; fixing things, painting, dancing and singing. Suddenly, none of this seems fun any more, the Pooka realizes that its lonely and hasn't seen its friends in ages!After having some time to think, the Pooka decides to throw a big party and invite all of its friends. Join the Pooka as it attempts to throw the Pooka party of the century in this fun and beautifully illustrated picture book.A madcap tale of what to do if you feel sad and lonely, starring one shapeshifting hero with some musical monsters, flying cakes and a guest appearance by the Moon.

Shamrock Sean is a lively leprechaun from the West of Ireland.He loves fishing and digging in his garden –but you won’t find the crock of gold there.Most of all, this loveable leprechaunlikes to lend a helping hand.But, no matter what he does,poor Sean always seems to land in BIG TROUBLE!Three great Shamrock Sean adventures in one book:• Shamrock Sean and the Wishing Well• Shamrock Sean and the Bird’s Nest• Shamrock Sean Goes Fishing

Karl and Rosa's family watch in horror as Hitler's troops parade down the streets of their home city -- Vienna. It has become very dangerous to be a Jew in Austria, and after their uncle is sent to Dachau, Karl and Rosa's parents decide to send the children out of the country on a Kindertransport, one of the many ships carrying refugee children away from Nazi danger.Isolated and homesick, Karl ends up in Millisle, a run-down farm in Ards in Northern Ireland, which has become a Jewish refugee centre, while Rosa is fostered by a local family.Hard work on the farm keeps Karl occupied, although he still waits desperately for any news from home. Then he makes friends with locals Peewee and Wee Billy, and also with the girls from neutral Dublin who come to help on the farm, especially Judy. But Northern Ireland is in the war too, with rationing and air-raid warnings, and, in April 1941 the bombs of the Belfast Blitz bring the reality of war right to their doorstep.And for Karl and Rosa and the other refugees there is the constant fear that they may never see their parents again.Based on a true story -- there was a refugee farm at Millisle and among its occupants was a young boy called Karl.

This book commemorates the enduring legacy of the world’s most famous ship – TITANIC.Her story is one of all those bound together on that fateful voyage. On board were: writers, artists, honeymooners, sportsmen, priests, reverends, fashion designers, aristocrats, millionaires, children, crew and emigrants looking for a better life.This book tells of their lives, and shines the spotlight on:• Some of the great ship’s surprising treasures• Her fêted voyage from Belfast’sHarland & Wolff shipyard• The fascinating museums devoted to her memory, including Titanic Belfast• The iconic music and movies• Her winged and four-legged passengers• The sister ships of Olympic and Britannic• Tales of heroism• Theories surrounding Titanic’s fatal collision• The lifeboats and just how close the SS Californian was on that tragic night• How Arctic explorer Ernest Shackleton and the inquiries viewed eventsThese stories and much more lie inside.

The multi-award-winning ‘Run With the Wind’ series ‘Don’t forget’, said the old fox, ‘if danger threatens, run with the wind …’In the Land of Sinna, Black Tip, Vickey, Old Sage Brush, Fang, Hop-along and the rest of the foxes living around Beech Paw are in trouble. They are being hunted, trapped and harried and have no choice but to set out in search of the secret of survival.As they journey through countryside and city, facing many dangers along the way, they find new friendships and rediscover what it means to be ‘as cunning as a fox’. ‘Entertainment and suspense at it’s very best, it is the Watership Down of the fox world.' The Irish Times‘A wildlife winner for all ages.' The Sunday IndependentBack in print, one of the most popular Irish wildlife stories of all time