North American Rights Available

With hundreds of books in translation in dozens of languages, O'Brien Press books, and our children's titles in particular, have had great success with international audiences. Below is a list of children's titles with US rights still available: snap them up before someone else does!

	Alice Again Judi Curtin Alice and Megan are back! While enjoying spring mid-term together they plot to get rid of Alice's Mum's new boyfriend. More fun in the second book in Judi Curtin's bestselling series.	Rights sold: Serbian * Australia/New Zealand * Russian * Portuguese (Brazil) * Portuguese *
	Alice Next Door Judi Curtin Best friends NEED to be together. Don't they? Megan's best friend Alice has moved away -- but the two friends hatch a risky plot to get back together. The first book in Judi Curtin's bestselling series.	Rights sold: Audio (UK) * Portuguese (Brazil) * Portuguese * Lithuanian * German * Russian * Australia/New Zealand * Serbian *
	Blue Lavender Girl Judy May Tia moves to the countryside for the summer: she expects to be bored, but ends up learning lots of things about herself and the world around her.	Rights sold: Norwegian * Swedish * Spanish *
	Copper Girl Judy May Tammy's summer is going to be different and amazing. If she got the chance, she could do something great and surprise everyone. One of her resolutions is to spend more time at the stables – if only that moody Martin wasn't always there!	Rights sold: Swedish *
	Don't Even Think About It Roisin Meaney Anyone who opens my journal will die a slow and horrible death Liz doesn't want her dad or big-bum Marjorie to know everything she's thinking, so she tells her journal instead.	Rights sold: Spanish * Norwegian * Swedish * German *
	The Harvest Tide Project Oisín McGann Taya and Lorkrin must try to find a way to sabotage the Harvest Tide Project and avert the disaster it will unleash.	Rights sold: Russian * Ukrainian * Portuguese *
	In the Claws of the Eagle Aubrey Flegg Book 3: The Louise Trilogy Louise's portrait becomes part of a Nazi horde, while its previous owner, Izaac, is interned in Auschwitz. Can Louise reach out to save him? The gripping conclusion to this multiple-award-winning trilogy.	Rights sold: German * Slovene *
	The Rainbow Bridge Aubrey Flegg Book 2: The Louise Trilogy In another time and another country, the portrait of Louise Eeden continues to influence the lives of all it touches.	Rights sold: German * Slovene *
	Under Fragile Stone Oisín McGann Volume II of The Archisan Tales. Taya and Lorkrin's parents are trapped when a mine tunnel collapses in a haunted mountain. Can they rescue them before it is too late?	Rights sold: Ukrainian * Russian *
	Wings over Delft Aubrey Flegg Book 1: The Louise Trilogy When her father commissions a famous artist to paint her portrait, Louise Eeden reluctantly agrees. In the studio Louise unexpectedly finds freedom to be herself. But someone has been watching her every move...	Rights sold: French * Polish * Spanish * Slovene * German * Danish * Albanian *

Black Flag: Picture books and storytelling to read aloud
	All About Gaelic Football Tom Fitzpatrick A detailed look at the history of football, the counties, the clubs, the winners, the trophies, Croke Park, the team colours, the songs, the best players, the rules and gives top tips for playing ... all you could possibly ever know about Gaelic football.
	All About Hurling Irene Barber All About Hurling takes a detailed look at the history of hurling and camogie, the counties, the clubs, the winners, the trophies, the making of hurleys, the rules and gives top tips for playing ... all you could possibly ever know about hurling.
	Fantastic Far-Flung Facts for Fun Mary Kingston A compilation of interesting facts, photographs, illustrations, maps based on the travels of well-known TV personality Mary Kingston.
	The O'Brien Book of Irish Fairy Tales and Legends Una Leavy Irish fairy tales and legends are full of enchantment, brave deeds and lost loves. Told from generation to generation, they are as fascinating now as they were to their original listeners.	Rights sold: Great Britain *
Blue Flag: For readers aged 10+
	Amelia Siobhán Parkinson The year is 1914 and Amelia Pim will soon be thirteen. There are rumours of war and rebellion, and Dublin is holding its breath for major, dramatic events. But all that matters to Amelia is what she will wear to her birthday party ...
	Bike Hunt Hugh Galt The hunt is on! Niall's new bike is stolen. He's out hunting for it - and cool operator Katy is out hunting for Niall, using her father's ham radio. Kidnap victim Wasserman escapes from a gang of ruthless gunmen ...	Rights sold: French * Dutch * Polish * Italian * Great Britain * German * Danish *
	The Blue Horse Marita Conlon-McKenna Katie's whole world is turned upside down when her family's home is destroyed by fire. Everything they had is gone, and instead of pulling together it seems as though her family is falling apart.	Rights sold: German * Serbian *
	Call of the Whales Siobhán Parkinson An adventure story set in the endless days of a freezing Arctic landscape, with a haunting presence in the form of the magnificent bowhead whales.	Rights sold: Danish *
	Celtic Magic Tales Liam Mac Uistin Four magical legends from Ireland's Celtic past vividly told - heroic quests, great deeds, fantasy and fun.
	Celtic Tales of Enchantment Liam Mac Uistin Four exciting stories of magic, heroism and love featuring some of the best-known names from Irish myth and legend.
	Cherokee Creina Mansfield Gene's grandfather, Cherokee, is a famous jazz musician and Gene travels the world with him. He loves the life and his only ambition is to be a musician too. But his aunt is totally opposed to the idea ...	Rights sold: Danish * Australia/New Zealand * German *
	Chill Factor Vincent McDonnell An American billionaire is forcing a team of scientists to work on a genetic project that could have horrendous consequences for mankind. Can Sean rescue his father and thwart the evil plan?
	Dark Secret Frank Murphy When the boys at school taunt Davy with the name 'Killer Breed', he doesn't understand what they mean. But it has something to do with his eccentric grandfather, Batt Quilty. What is the dark secret in Davy's family?
	Dream Invader Gerard Whelan Saskia's cousin Simon is having terrible dreams. Something strange is definitely going on and it seems to be centred on Simon's car-shaped bed that once belonged to another little boy.	Rights sold: Slovene *
	Faraway Home Marilyn Taylor Two Jewish children are sent from Nazi-occupied Austria to a refugee farm in Northern Ireland. Will they ever see their families again? Based on the true story of Millisle refugee farm in Ards, Co Down.
	Fields of Home Marita Conlon-McKenna The final book in the famine trilogy For Eily, Michael and Peggy the memory of the famine is still strong. But Mary-Brigid, Eily's first child, has the future to look forward to. What kind of future is it?	Rights sold: German * USA * * USA *
	Four Kids, Three Cats, Two Cows, One Witch (maybe) Siobhán Parkinson Beverley, Elizabeth, Kevin, Gerard and his cat visit the mysterious Lady Island, expecting some adventure and a little danger. But nothing prepares them for their encounter with the strange inhabitant of the island.	Rights sold: Thai * Serbian * Danish * Radio broadcast (English language) * German *
	A Girl Called Blue Marita Conlon-McKenna The orphanage is the only home Blue has ever known. She is desperate to find out who she really is. The closed file in stern Sister Regina's office holds the secret of her identity. And that is forbidden territory ...
	Granuaile Mary Moriarty A remarkable woman of the sixteenth century, Granuaile (Grace O'Malley) was a famous pirate, seafarer, trader and politician.
	The Guns of Easter Gerard Whelan It is 1916 and Europe is at war. From the poverty of the Dublin slums twelve-year-old Jimmy Conway is pulled between the British Army and the rebels in the Easter Rising.
	Gyrfalcon Grace Wells A unique adventure story about warriors, spirits and a lonely, brave boy. Gyr's life used to be simple: there was Mum, Dad and his little sister Poppy. But now all that has changed and nothing makes sense anymore.
	A Horse Called El Dorado Kevin Kiely Pepe must flee from Colombia, leaving behind his favourite horse El Dorado, to Ireland, the birthplace of his father. What future awaits him there?
	In Deep Dark Wood Marita Conlon-McKenna A thrilling adventure story from Ireland's best-selling children's author.	Rights sold: German * Russian *
	The Island of Ghosts Eilís Dillon When Dara and Brendan go missing after a sailing trip their sisters Barbara and Cait set out to find them. But once they reach the Island of Ghosts they too become captives of Mr Webb.
	It Wasn't Me Creina Mansfield When Ronan, the school bully, turns his attentions to Jack, Jack knows he has to think fast to save his skin.
	The Johnny Coffin Diaries John W. Sexton In his diaries, Johnny Coffin tells the truth (well mostly) about life, love and the pursuit of happiness.	Rights sold: Italian * Serbian *
	Johnny Coffin School-Dazed John W. Sexton Another dangerous trek inside the brain of Johnny Coffin. Bizarre things keep happening - is it any wonder that Johnny and his mates are school-dazed?	Rights sold: Serbian *
	Just Joshua Jan Michael A heart-warming story of one boy's search for identity.	Rights sold: Radio broadcast (English language) * Japanese *
	Katie's War Aubrey Flegg Caught in the Irish Civil War, Katie has divided loyalties: her shell-shocked father fought in the First World War and wants peace, but others still want to fight for a united Ireland.	Rights sold: German * Swedish * Albanian * Czech *
	The Leprechaun's Challenge Catherine O'Neil A Tall Tale about the Leprechaun Finn, who uses his powers to save a gossipy and bitter old crone.
	The Leprechaun's Riddle Catherine O'Neil Another Tall Tale about the Leprechaun Finn. This time he must come up with a clever riddle to protect his gold.
	Lockie and Dadge Frank Murphy Lockie is a bit of a misfit. Orphaned, he is placed in foster home after foster home, but somehow he never settles in. He runs away and meets up with some eccentric characters, like himself, an outsider. For the first time, Lockie belongs to a real family
	The Moon King Siobhán Parkinson A young boy creates his own world to try to cope with his traumatic past.	Rights sold: Japanese *
	Moonlight Michael Carroll The perfectly preserved body of a 10,000 year-old headless horse is discovered in a glacier in Norway. In Dublin, a genetic engineer in the employ of a ruthless businessman dreams of creating the fastest racehorse ever	Rights sold: French (Canada) * Italian *
	My Nasty Neighbours Creina Mansfield David and his family are typical - three messy, noisy teenagers; two tidy, organised parents. It just doesn't work, does it? But when Mum interits some money, they find a solution -- two houses next door to each other	Rights sold: German * Portuguese (Brazil) * Italian * French *
	My Nutty Neighbours Creina Mansfield After the strange events of My Nasty Neighbours, David Stirling and his family have moved from the city to the country -- much to his disgust!
	No Goodbye Marita Conlon-McKenna It's hard to pretend that everything is normal when your whole life has been turned upside down Four children come to terms with their mother's sudden departure.	Rights sold: Great Britain * * *
	No Peace for Amelia Siobhán Parkinson It's 1916 but Amelia Pim's thoughts are on Frederick Goodbody and not on the war in Europe. Then Frederick enlists. The pacifist Quaker community is shocked but Amelia is secretly proud of her hero
	Out of Nowhere Gerard Whelan A young boy wakes up in a strange location remembering only his name, and with all evidence of the outside world seemingly erased. What has happened? A sci-fi fantasy from this award-winning author.
	Out of the Flames Vincent McDonnell An action-packed story of conflict and courage, set in Africa and Ireland. Maria flees to Ireland in fear of her life - but has danger followed her?
	Safe Harbour Marita Conlon-McKenna Sophie and Hugh are left homeless when their house is bombed during the London Blitz. Their mother is seriously injured and their Dad is away fighting, so the children are sent to their grandfather in Ireland.
	Sisters Siobhán Parkinson Cindy, a with-it and cynical young teen, still traumatised by her mother's recent death, is appalled when her father falls in love with one of her teachers, a woman with two teenage daughters of her own ...	Rights sold: Slovene * Russian * Chinese * Spanish * German * Portuguese * French * Hungarian * Lithuanian * Italian * Latvian * Finnish *
	Skimming Robert Dunbar A collection of contemporary stories from top Irish children's writers.
	Star Dancer Morgan Llywelyn From the land of the racehorse, an international bestselling author writes a horse story for children. An adventure story about growing up, filled with thrills and excitement, and a tingle of danger.	Rights sold: Dutch * German *
	Survivors Elisabeth Navratil Based on the true story of the author's father and uncle, who survived the Titanic disaster as children, but could not be identified because they had been travelling under false names.
	Under The Hawthorn Tree Marita Conlon-McKenna The first book in the famine trilogy The Great Irish Famine brilliantly recreated through the story of three young survivors. When tragedy strikes their family Eily, Michael and Peggy are left to fend for themselves	Rights sold: Korean * Swedish * Italian * Danish * Arabic * Dutch * Chinese * Slovene * Japanese * Film * French * German * USA * Albanian * Spanish * Bahasa *
	Under the Hawthorn Tree Marita Conlon-McKenna The first book in the famine trilogy A beautiful new hardback gift edition of the world-famous novel about three children in the Irish Famine.	Rights sold: Albanian * Danish * German * Korean * Arabic * USA * German * Spanish * Japanese * Film * World * Chinese * French * German * Danish * Great Britain * Dutch *
	War Children Gerard Whelan Six stories, one set in Dublin the others in the countryside, about children who get caught up in the War of Independence and suffer dire consequences.
	Wildflower Girl Marita Conlon-McKenna The second book in the famine trilogy At seven, Peggy made a terrifying journey through famine-stricken Ireland. Now thirteen, and determined to make a new life for herself, she sets off alone to America	Rights sold: Danish * Great Britain * USA * USA * German * Dutch *
	A Winter of Spies Gerard Whelan Sarah becomes involved in spying for Michael Collins during the War of Independence.
	Wolf Moon Michael Scott At the end of OCTOBER MOON, Rachel Stone, who is recovering at home in California from her Irish ordeal, sees the signs of the wolf on her own body - she has inherited the werewolf curse!	Rights sold: Dutch * French *
Green Flag: For readers aged 12+. Young adult fiction
	Allison Tatiana Strelkoff Being different can be dangerous. Allison and Karen face prejudice and rejection when they declare their love for each other.
	The Chieftain's Daughter Sam McBratney New edition of the well-loved children's book by Sam McBratney. A boy fostered with a remote Irish tribe 1500 years ago becomes involved with the fate of his beloved Frann, the Chieftain's daughter.
	The Cinnamon Tree Aubrey Flegg Yola's leg is blown off by a landmine and her life in Africa is changed forever. She travels to Ireland for an artificial limb, and her adventures continue.	Rights sold: Portuguese (Brazil) * Danish * Audio (UK) *
	Truth Seeker Deborah Lisson A powerful coming-of-age story, set against the turbulent background of Viking raids, feudal battles and the bloody demands of the god Odin.
Orange Flag: For readers aged 4+ (includes Panda Cubs)
	Emma Says Oops Anna Donovan Emma is clumsy. She drops her food. She drops her toys. Will she ever learn to juggle like Peter?
Purple Flag; For readers aged 5+ (includes Pandas)
	Shoestring Soup Fergus Lyons The poor man is TIRED of shoestring soup. He tries eating a cookerybook sandwich -- yuck! He even tries being a duck -- Quack Quack! -- to get some nice crusts of bread. But nothing works. What can he do? Panda 30
Red Flag: For readers aged 8+
	Adam's Starling Gillian Perdue Winner of the Eilís Dillon Memorial Award. Adam's Starling tells the story of nine-year-old Adam who is finding life very diffficult. At home no-one has any time for him and at school bullies pick on him.	Rights sold: Estonian *
	Albert & The Magician Leon McAuley The Great Gazebo is coming to visit the school - but Albert is terrified of magicians!
	Animals Don't Have Ghosts Siobhán Parkinson A witty and engaging account of a visit to the weird and wonderful city of Dublin, where Michelle's country cousins struggle to understand the curious local customs.
	Boom Chicka Boom Liz Weir Nine stories - old and new - with participation rhymes and playful verses. Full of magic and drama.
	Charlie Harte and his Two-Wheeled Tiger Frank Murphy Charlie assembles a strange-looking bike from old bits and pieces - not exactly cool, but full of character - which changes his life!
	The Fight For Plover Hill Eilís Dillon John and his grandfather are the only people living on Plover Hill. But a local property developer has his eye on the little farm. Can John and his grandfather save Plover Hill? Red Flag 4
	The Great Pig Escape Linda Moller Runtling the pig and his siblings narrowly escape the terrible fate of being sold at the market. While making their way across country, they learn all sorts of new things about themselves, about humans and about the world outside the farmyard.	Rights sold: French *
	Jimmy's Leprechaun Trap Dan Kissane Surely leprechauns are cute little fellows who do no harm to anyone? Be warned! They are nasty little creatures, just waiting for the chance to trick someone and gain power over them. When Jimmy meets one
	Leprechaun on the Loose Annette Kelleher Biddy Blatherskate is fed up with wet weather and minding her father's gold. She does a deal with an Australian boy, Corey - her father's gold for Corey's passport! But this can only lead to trouble... Red flag number 7
	Tommy the Theatre Cat Maureen Potter The adventures of Tommy, the Gaiety Theatre cat.
	Walter Speazlebud David Donohue Walter Speazlebud is an ordinary boy - with extraordinary powers. He can spell backwards - and he can make people go backwards in time!
	Wolfgran Finbar O'Connor A sequel to the story of Little Red Riding Hood, Wolfgran is a wonderfully irreverent take on the world of fairy tales. Disguised as a little old lady, the Wolf is causing mayhem as he prowls the city streets.	Rights sold: Australia/New Zealand * Serbian *
	Wolfgran Returns Finbar O'Connor Inspector Plonker is once more on the trail of his old enemy, Wolfgran, but this time he's going undercover.	Rights sold: South Africa * Australia/New Zealand * Serbian *
White Flag: Suitable for all ages
	Beastly Jokes Shay Healy What was the snail doing on the motorway? About 5 centimetres an hour. A herd of animal jokes to drive every parent up the wall!
	More Beastly Jokes Shay Healy What do cats eat for breakfast? Mice Krispies. An ark-full of animal jokes that will have you 'horse' with laughing!
Yellow Flag: For readers aged 6+ (includes Flyers)
	Here, There and Everywhere Liz Weir Why do skunks have an awful smell? What would the sky taste like? Was the snow always white?
	Here, There and Everywhere Liz Weir Why do skunks have an awful smell? What would the sky taste like? Was the snow always white? CD version.
	The Leprechaun Who Wished He Wasn't Siobhán Parkinson Laurence is a leprechaun who has been small for 1100 years and is sick of it! He wants to be TALL. He wants to be cool. Then he meet Phoebe, a large girl who wants to be small.	Rights sold: Latvian * French *
	The Lough Neagh Monster Sam McBratney When NESSIE arrives from Scotland to visit her monster cousin NOBLETT there is bound to be trouble. Noblett loves his peaceful secret garden and has little time for his troublesome cousin from Loch Ness.
	Mad Grandad and the Kleptoes Oisín McGann Things keep disappearing down the back of Grandad's sofa -- who, or what, has taken them? When Lenny and Grandad discover the Kleptoes and their hideout, things turn nasty. Flyer 13
	Mad Grandad and the Mutant River Oisín McGann When Lenny goes fishing with his grandad, he knows they won't catch any ordinary fish! Flyer 14
	Mad Grandad's Flying Saucer Oisín McGann Lenny and his mad grandad buy a flying saucer and shoot into space together. But space is full of all sorts of creatures – some are friendly, some are not so friendly ... Flyer 11	Rights sold: Slovene * *
	Mad Grandad's Robot Garden Oisín McGann Lenny's mad grandad has a new robot gardener - which means trouble! Flyer number 12	Rights sold: Slovene *
	Robots Don't Cry! Bob Byrne Bimbot finds himself in a wood filled with unusual animals when he is thrown out of the tree-house gang for crying. Can his new friends help him out? Flyer 15
Yellow flag: For readers aged 6+
	Flyers Series The next step up from Pandas, the O'Brien Press Flyers is a new series of illustrated fiction for improving readers. For age 6 + - exciting stories with lots of illustration and slightly more advanced text. 18 titles available
Purple flag: For readers aged 5+
	Pandas Series Specially designed to introduce the beginner reader to the wonderful world of books. For 4-6 years -- exciting stories with lots of illustration and simple text. 35 titles available
Orange flag: For readers aged 4+
	Panda Cubs Series Exciting full-colour series for readers aged four and over. Bright, energetic illustrations and stories that every child will relate to. 8 titles available

	Legendary Ireland Eithne Massey This beautiful book visits twenty-eight richly atmospheric sites and tells the mythological stories associated with them.	Rights sold: Canada * USA *
	When Love Comes to Town Tom Lennon Meet Neil Byrne - try-scorer on the rugby field, prizewinning student, one of the in-crowd at the disco, regular guy, gay. Presenting one face to the world and burying his true feelings in fantasy, Neil manages to keep his secret.	Rights sold: Dutch * Danish * * Spanish *