Kirjailija
Patricia Forde
Kirjat ja teokset yhdessä paikassa: 30 kirjaa, julkaisuja vuosilta 2011–2026, suosituimpiin kuuluu Making It Up as You Go Along. Vertaile teosten hintoja ja tarkista saatavuus suomalaisista kirjakaupoista.
30 kirjaa
Kirjojen julkaisuvuodet: 2011–2026.
Sophie can’t wait for her birthday party. But when one of her invitations is accidentally picked up by a GIANT, she finds herself in a bit of a pickle. What if he turns up and eats all the guests? But Harry the Hairy Giant is determined to come to her party, no matter how many letters Sophie writes to dissuade him. After all, he’s had a glorious purple suit made specially, and he’s been practising his dancing! As the letters fly back and forth, Sophie begins to wonder if Harry isn’t as bad as she thought. What if he’s the perfect party guest after all?
Sophie can’t wait for her birthday party. But when one of her invitations is accidentally picked up by a GIANT, she finds herself in a bit of a pickle. What if he turns up and eats all the guests? But Harry the Hairy Giant is determined to come to her party, no matter how many letters Sophie writes to dissuade him. After all, he’s had a glorious purple suit made specially, and he’s been practising his dancing! As the letters fly back and forth, Sophie begins to wonder if Harry isn’t as bad as she thought. What if he’s the perfect party guest after all?
An epic adventure of volcanoes, dragons and wild storms, with themes drawn from Irish legend. Written by the current Irish Children's Laureate, this is a celebration of the magic of bees and the power we can all draw from the natural world. Nestled on a peaceful island, Orla and her grandmother live tending their beloved bees. But bubbling below is a monster waiting to surface – a dormant volcano – and when it wakes Orla and the rest of the island must flee in search of safety. Orla adventures across the wild sea, guided by her buzzing friends, to find a new home. But what will they find over the horizon?
Laureate na nÓg (Ireland's children's literature laureate) and author of The Wordsmith Patricia Forde offers a master class in creative writing. In this fun and practical illustrated guide to creative writing, we gather tips from some of Ireland's most beloved writers including Eoin Colfer, Paraic Kenny and Derek Landy. Patricia guides young readers through key elements of creative writing, from finding inspiration, crafting plot and characters, and editing your work. Includes exercises and accessible definitions of new terms and facts. Illustrated by beloved Irish artist Mary Murphy.
The Wordsmith – 10th Anniversary Edition
Patricia Forde
LITTLE ISLAND
2025
pokkari
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‘The fantasy book of the year’ — Eoin Colfer How many words do you need to survive? “Love”, “hope”, “freedom” – in the dystopian future of Ark, after climate change disaster, these words are being banned. One girl takes stand against this loss of language – she is the Wordsmith. Winner of a White Raven Award from the International Youth Library and shortlisted for the Children’s Books Ireland Book of the Year, The Wordsmith is a beautiful and gripping dystopian story of how words make us who we are. ‘This book targets the dangers of global warming and the power of communication, love and expression.’ — The Guardian ‘A novel that truly stands apart for its originality and relevance.’ — The Irish Times ‘Forde’s exploration of language as both weapon and saviour is a noble one, and environmental undertones bolster its power. Pair with Patrick Ness’s The Knife of Never Letting Go.’ —Booklist ‘A tremendous pageturner; I hope this won’t be the last we hear of Letta, a brave and spirited heroine.’ — School Library Association
Letters to a Monster
Patricia Forde
BLOOMSBURY PUBLISHING PLC
2025
nidottu
Halvin toimitettuna 15,90 €
**The funniest new picture book of the year, from the Irish Children's Laureate****'The perfect night-time read' - Daily Mail****'Hilarious and delightful' - Paddy Donnelly****'Funny and ingenious' - Bookseller**It’s a dark and stormy night, and Sophie knows that there is a MONSTER hiding under her bed. So, like any sensible child, she decides to send him a letter. Dear Monster,I know you are hiding under my bed. I hear you breathing. This is your last warning. Leave now or I will call THE MONSTER POLICE. I have their number. Yours truly,SophieAs the letters fly back and forth, Sophie begins to wonder if Monster isn’t as scary as she thought. What if he’s the friend she’s been looking for all along? From Irish Children's Laureate Patricia Forde and award-winning illustrator Sarah Warburton comes an irresistible picture book that turns the idea of the monster-under-the-bed on its head!
Letters to a Monster
Patricia Forde
BLOOMSBURY PUBLISHING PLC
2025
sidottu
Halvin toimitettuna 22,20 €
**The funniest new picture book of the year, from the Irish Children's Laureate****'The perfect night-time read' - Daily Mail****'Hilarious and delightful' - Paddy Donnelly****'Funny and ingenious' - Bookseller**It’s a dark and stormy night, and Sophie knows that there is a MONSTER hiding under her bed. So, like any sensible child, she decides to send him a letter. Dear Monster,I know you are hiding under my bed. I hear you breathing. This is your last warning. Leave now or I will call THE MONSTER POLICE. I have their number. Yours truly,SophieAs the letters fly back and forth, Sophie begins to wonder if Monster isn’t as scary as she thought. What if he’s the friend she’s been looking for all along? From Irish Children's Laureate Patricia Forde and award-winning illustrator Sarah Warburton comes an irresistible picture book that turns the idea of the monster-under-the-bed on its head!
The Faerie Isle: Tales and Traditions of Ireland’s Forgotten Folklore
Síne Quinn; Patricia Forde
WALKER BOOKS LTD
2024
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Halvin toimitettuna 26,90 €
A stunningly illustrated collection of magical Irish folklore for readers age 8+, with a foreword by Laureate na nÓg Patricia Forde"Breathes new life into centuries-old folklore, with atmospheric retellings and lush illustrations. I loved it." Ellen Ryan, bestselling author of GIrls Who Slay MonstersThe folklore of Ireland has long been beloved by children across the world, but the lesser-known heroes and villains of Irish legends are the faerie folk. From trickster spirits to slippery shape-shifters, from the tiny leprechaun to the enormous giant, this stunningly illustrated gift book will guide you through sixteen remarkable Irish faeries. With "fact" pages exploring each fae's traits and origins, followed by a beautifully illustrated double page story inspired by true tales found in the Irish Folklore Collection, this will be a special gift for children everywhere.
Aria lives on a well-ordered planet whose people have eradicated illness and even death. Earth is their ‘shadow planet’ which they populated with humans centuries ago so they could study them and learn from their experiences. Now the experiment is coming to an end and Aria must go to Earth with her scientist father to set off a train of events which will destroy its people. Brought up to believe that humans are inferior, Aria is shocked to discover that she is herself half human, and amazed to find that Earth-dwellers live life to the full and feel love for each other, even though they are mortal. But once she understands this, how can she save them, and herself, from destruction?
Fia longs to visit the mysterious island. One night a moonbeam reaches across the bay and leads her there.
A grandma teaches her granddaughter how to overcome fears by imagining funny situations A little girl confides in her grandma about her fears: pirates, monsters, the big dog down the lane ... Each time her grandma suggests a way to overcome her fear by imagining funny situations. Eventually the girl tells her biggest fear – that her grandma will go away and leave her forever. The grandma tells her that she will always live in her heart ... and she can imagine her in a yellow polkadot bikini if she likes! A funny and sweet story about a little girl, her grandma, and the power of humour and imagination to dispel fears and anxieties.
A tale-of-truest friendship bookA fill-my-heart with love bookA read-again-and-again bookAn epic tale of love, loss, reunion and adventure on the high seas told through the friendship of a girl and her beloved dog, Fidget. Written by debut picture-book author Trish Forde and illustrated by rising star Rachael Saunders, this is a book that combines humour and heart with a faultless read-aloud rhythm.
Fia looks out her window and across the bay. She longs to see the mysterious island, which appears and disappears in the water. One night a moonbeam reaches across the bay and leads her to the island. She walks with magical creatures, dances with a host of girls and boys, and visits the bottom of the sea and the stars in space. Lyrical text with gorgeous colour illustrations, from a multi-award-winning Irish author. Based on the mythical Irish island of Hy Brasil, which lies off the west coast of Galway.
Fia looks out her window and across the bay. She longs to see the mysterious island, which appears and disappears in the water. One night a moonbeam reaches across the bay and leads her to the island. She walks with magical creatures, dances with a host of girls and boys, and visits the bottom of the sea and the stars in space. Lyrical text with gorgeous colour illustrations, from a multi-award-winning Irish author. Based on the mythical Irish island of Hy Brasil, which lies off the west coast of Galway.
In the powerful conclusion to the award-winning List duology, Letta must return from exile to fight for the people of Ark, even if it may cost her everything. Perfect for fans of The Giver, The Last Lie is a dystopian adventure for tweens and teens and an important commentary on censorship, language, and the pursuit of freedom. If babies never hear a single word, they will never learn to speak. The battle for Ark seems to be over... but it was only the beginning. Letta has taken refuge with the rebels, and spends her days as a teacher, introducing young children words that never should have been lost. It is dangerous work, but Letta knows that being able to express yourself is what makes us human. But the new ruler of Ark is even crueler than her predecessor, and Letta is horrified to find that they are stealing babies so they can get rid of language once and for all: if babies never hear a single word, they will never learn to speak. Letta and the other rebels must find a way to defeat the evil for good before they lose the very thing that will set them free. Pick up the List duology if you are looking for: The perfect tool to discuss censorship and freedom of speech with young readersA gripping, fast-moving story that will appeal to 5th grade readers and above, especially 10 year old girls that will love the strong character of Letta and tweens 11-14A discussion starter on the importance of language and the power of expression, and what it means for society