The Book of Secrets

By Alex Dunne and Shona Shirley Macdonald

The door flew open, and Granny stared out at Cat with wild eyes.
‘So,’ she said, almost in a whisper, ‘they’re back.’
 
For the first time in over fifty years, the Trooping Fairies are in the small town of Clonbridge for their annual Revels. Their arrival awakens other creatures, who have mischief and chaos in mind.
Eleven-year-old Cat is in more danger than most. She has the Sight, like her Granny before her, and that makes her a magnet for all things supernatural. But when the wild magic hurts her family, she needs to find a friend she can really trust. Together they face real danger and must use all their wits and bravery to save those they love, before the sun rises …

• Language: English
• Publisher: The O'Brien Press
• Release date: Sep 5, 2022
• ISBN: 9781788494014

Alex Dunne

Alex Dunne is an Irish author living in Canada. She spends her time thinking up magical tales for children, teens and adults and drinking far too much tea. Alex has a BA in English & History from the University of Limerick and an MA in Literature & Publishing from NUI Galway. She is a co-founder of Silver Apples magazine, an online literary journal dedicated to showcasing the best of Irish and international writing. Her first novel, The Book of Secrets, won the Eilís Dillon Award at the KPMG Children’s Books Ireland Awards in 2023. You can follow Alex on Twitter and Instagram @alexdunnewrites