The O’Brien Press

Ancient castles, yummy French food and deep, dark forests – sounds like the perfect holiday!

Megan’s really looking forward to the summer holidays – her whole family is going to France, and best of all Alice is coming too! But when Alice tries to make friends with a local French boy things begin to get very interesting …

Another adventure with Alice and Megan – the fifth book in the bestselling series popular with young girls everywhere.

Judi Curtin is the best-selling author of the ‘Alice and Megan’ series, the 'Eva' series. several other books. Judi's new series, beginning with Time After Time, is about Beth and Molly, accidental time-travelling best friends. Judi Curtin won the Irish Book Award Senior 2017 for Stand By Me.

Woody Fox has been a children’s illustrator for 30 years specialising in all things animal related and anything funny. He’s worked for most of the major publishers in Britain as well as many abroad and also had successful cards ranges and clothes designs.

He also has been a willow sculptor for the last 12 years, again specialising in animals which are his passion: you can see his scuptures at www.woodyfoxwillow.co.uk. He lives in Devon, England with his partner and two black cats  surrounded by trees and wonderful wildlife.

'Set in Limerick and France, it chronicles the speed bumps of a young teenage friendship with wit and panache. I loved it.'

Irish Independent

'I can’t put down Judi Curtin’s Bonjour Alice, a riveting read for pre-teen girls. Prepare to be bewitched by Curtin’s entertaining writing style.'

Woman's Way

'If you like Jacqueline Wilson, then you’ll love Judi Curtin!'

Primary Times

'Rising star Judi Curtin’s Alice books celebrate friendship, humour and loyalty.'

The Sunday Independent
Sunday Independent

'Curtin makes mileage out of being abroad - the food, the shops and the language of course but things start to get very interesting when Alice attempts to make friends with a local French boy, Bruno.'

Books Ireland

'the pairing of Alice and Megan is as enchanting as always'

Books Ireland

'a good addition to the class library'

InTouch Magazine

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  Original O'Brien Press cover

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  Serbian edition cover

Teaching Resources: free to view and download

• Download Teaching Guides: Summaries & discussion points for the first 5 Alice & Megan books