Pádraig Kenny ist ein zeitgenössischer irischer Autor, dessen fantasievolle Erzählungen junge Leser fesseln. Seine Werke erforschen oft Themen wie Zugehörigkeit und Mut, angesiedelt in reich ausgestalteten Welten. Kennys unverwechselbare Prosa und seine Begabung, unvergessliche Charaktere zu erschaffen, laden die Leser zu spannenden Abenteuern ein.
Stitch is not a monster -- he's a creation. He and his friend Henry Oaf were brought to life by the genius Professor Hardacre, and have spent all their days in a castle deep in the woods, far from humankind. But when the Professor dies and his pompous nephew comes to take over the laboratory, they soon find out that his sights are set not on scientific discovery, but personal glory. And Henry is his next experiment. Can Stitch and Henry escape his clutches and make their way in a world they were never built for -- and may never be ready for them?
From the bestselling author of TIN and THE MONSTERS OF ROOKHAVEN comes an unforgettable story of family, magic and home ... 'A fantastical tale of monsters and grief, family and love, and a thrilling middle-grade adventure with real depth and heart.'THE BOOKSELLER, Book of the Month 'Poignant, strange, full of folkloric menace and delight, Pogfulfils the promise of Kenny's extraordinary debut, Tin.' GUARDIAN 'A terrific book with echoes of The Spiderwick Chroniclesand Five Children and It, I loved it!'IRISH INDEPENDENT After their mother dies, David and Penny move to her family's old house in the forest. Dad says it's a fresh start but it feels sad and empty without Mum. And there are noises in the attic ... A small furry creature is living in the roof. There are other creatures too - less friendly ones - that seem to be multiplying. Only with Pog's help can David and Penny save themselves - and goodness in the world. If they can resist promises from the darkness ... A wonderful gentle fantasy novel from the bestselling author of The Monsters of Rookhavenand Tin Packed with fantastical monsters, vibrant characters and tonnes of heart Explores grief in a highly original way, as two siblings process the death of their mother with the help of an unforgettable, magical creature: Pog
Christopher is 'Proper': a real boy with a real soul, orphaned in a fire. He works for an engineer, a maker of the eccentric, loyal and totally individual mechanicals who are Christopher's best friends. But after a devastating accident, a secret is revealed and Christopher's world is changed for ever ... What follows is a remarkable adventure, as Christopher discovers who he really is, and what it means to be human.
