Ronan and the Mermaid: A Tale of Old Ireland
by Marianne McShane,
Available as: Print Book
Long ago on the Irish Coast, a monk discovers a boy on the shore, half drowned and surrounded by seals. After the boy recovers, he recalls being saved by a mysterious woman with long golden hair and a beautiful singing voice. The monks recognize this mysterious woman as the legendary mermaid who had wandered the coast for hundreds of years. What could be the boy’s connection to this mystical creature? Featuring captivating prose and watery, sea toned illustrations this picture book evokes the Magical Island from which this story originates.
All Our Hidden Gifts
by Caroline O’Donoghue
Available as: Print Book
After finding an eerily accurate deck of tarot cards, Maeve finds herself in high demand as a fortune teller at her school. However, when Maeve’s ex-best friend, Lily, draws an unsettling card called The Housekeeper, and then subsequently disappears, suspicion immediately falls on Maeve. Maeve then sets out to explore her Irish town, locate clues the police can’t find and bring Lily home, even if that means facing The Housekeeper herself. This Young Adult Novel is sure to have you on the edge of your seat as you unravel the clues and divine the cards to solve the mystery with Maeve.
A Saint a Day: 365 True Stories of Faith and Heroism
by Meredith Hinds
Available as: Print Book
This Juvenile Non-Fiction book includes fascinating historical stories as it introduces young readers to over 300 saints who did extraordinary things through the power of their faith. Each of these 365 devotions includes a scripture verse and prayer, a short summary or inspiring story of the saint’s life and an illustration with a water color style and a kid friendly design.