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Siobhán Parkinson

    Siobhán Parkinson is an Irish author whose work spans both children's and adult literature. Her writing is characterized by its deep insight into the human psyche, often exploring themes of identity and relationships. Parkinson masterfully weaves humor with more serious subject matter, creating a distinctive style that has resonated with readers globally. Her involvement in international children's literature further highlights her commitment to enriching the literary landscape.

    Magic!
    Evie's Christmas Wishes
    Bruised
    Sisters...No Way!: Cindy's Diary, Ashling's Diary
    Miraculous Miranda
    All Shining in the Spring
    • Miraculous Miranda

      • 160 pages
      • 6 hours of reading
      3.9(67)Add rating

      A touching new tale of hope and miracles from the award-winning Siobhan Parkinson.

      Miraculous Miranda
    • Bruised

      • 200 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      A heartbreaking story guaranteed to get into your head and your heart.

      Bruised
    • Magic!

      • 64 pages
      • 3 hours of reading

      Edited by ex-Children's Laureate Siobhan Parkinson, seven top Irish writers write brand new fairy tales for the 21st century, but with plenty of the magic, wisdom and laughter that we find in the traditional Irish tales. Including wolves and dragons, magic frogs, a kind monster, a mysterious mermaid, a mischievous wee man, a heroic sky snake, as well as human boys and girls, this is a spellbinding collection of contemporary writing. Each story is beautifully and decoratively illustrated with Olwyn Whelan's jewel-like, brightly coloured paintings. The stories are: The Princess and the Other Frog by Siobhan Parkinson; Eleanor by John Boyne; Badness, Madness and Trickery by Malachy Doyle; Finbar the Furious by Paula Leyden; The Woman who Stroked Stones by Maeve Friel; The Princess who Wanted to be Queen by Deirdre Sullivan; Nora and the Sky Snake by Darragh Martin.

      Magic!
    • Blue Like Friday

      • 165 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      When Olivia helps her quirky friend Hal, whose synesthesia causes him to experience everything in colors, with a prank intended to get rid of Hal's potential stepfather, there are unexpected consequences, including the disappearance of Hal's mother.

      Blue Like Friday
    • Cindy und Ashling schreiben Tagebuch: Cindys Mutter ist gerade erst verstorben und Ashleys Vater zu seiner Freundin gezogen. Wie es der Zufall will, verlieben sich die beiden ineinander. Cindy und Ashling sind empört.

      Schwestern wider Willen
    • Vier Jugendliche reisen im Sommer nach Lady Island, wo mysteriöse Ereignisse sie erwarten. Nach einem Picknick verschwinden ihre Rucksäcke, und sie fühlen sich beobachtet. Bei einem aufziehenden Unwetter suchen sie Schutz in einem alten Haus, das kürzlich genutzt wurde.

      Die Geschichteninsel. Das Geheimnis von Lady Island